Controls Engineer

South Shore Controls, Inc.; Mentor (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative projects

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

South Shore Controls, Inc. in Mentor, Ohio is hiring an Automation Controls Engineer to lead full-cycle automation projects from concept to on-site commissioning. You will work with robotics, PLCs, motion control, and vision systems.

The role requires strong programming and integration skills across Rockwell, Siemens, and Cognex/Keyence, plus travel for site support. Join a team delivering innovative automation solutions across industries.

Qualifications

• Experience leading automation projects from design to commissioning.
• Proficient with PLCs, HMIs, motion controls, and safety circuits.
• Strong knowledge of robotic integration in industrial settings.
• Willingness to travel for site support and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation controls projects from design to commissioning
• Design and troubleshoot control systems including PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and safety circuits
• Program and integrate industrial robots
• Develop PLC and HMI logic using Rockwell and Siemens
• Integrate machine vision systems for detection and quality control
• Define control system architecture: I/O, BOMs, network topologies, and safety systems
• Oversee panel build inspections, FAT, installation, and on-site startup
• Provide troubleshooting support and system upgrades
• Assist in estimating and quoting for electrical and controls scopes of work

Skills

Robotics programming

Multi-axis motion control

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens TIA Portal

Vision systems Cognex/Keyence

Industrial networks EtherNet/IP/PROFIN

Project management

Customer communication

Travel for site support

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

TIA Portal

HMI programming

PowerFlex drives

SINAMICS drives

Job description

About Us:

South Shore Controls is a leading provider of industrial automation solutions, specializing in custom control systems, robotic integration, and motion applications. We serve a wide range of industries with innovative, reliable, and efficient automation technologies.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a highly skilled Automation Controls Engineer to lead full-cycle automation projects—from concept and design through programming, integration, and on-site commissioning. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge in robotics, PLCs, motion control, and vision systems, and will collaborate closely with internal teams and customers to deliver best-in-class solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead automation controls projects from design to commissioning
• Design and troubleshoot control systems including PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and safety circuits
• Program and integrate industrial robots (Fanuc, Motoman/Yaskawa, ABB, etc.)
• Develop PLC and HMI logic using platforms such as Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Siemens
• Integrate machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc.) for detection and quality control
• Define control system architecture: I/O, BOMs, network topologies, and safety systems
• Oversee panel build inspections, FAT, installation, and on-site startup
• Provide troubleshooting support and perform system upgrades as needed
• Assist in estimating and quoting for electrical and controls scopes of work

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Robotic programming and integration (Fanuc, Motoman/Yaskawa, ABB)
• Multi-axis motion control and servo systems experience
• Proficient in Rockwell (RSLogix 500/5000, Studio 5000) and Siemens (TIA Portal, S7)
• Familiarity with vision systems like Cognex or Keyence
• Knowledge of VFDs and drive systems (PowerFlex, SINAMICS, ABB)
• Understanding of industrial networks and protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, DeviceNet)
• Strong project management and customer communication skills
• Willingness to travel for site support and commissioning

Why South Shore Controls?

• Innovative project work with leading automation technologies
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Innovative project work with leading automation technologies
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package