Controls Engineer

Randstad USA; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Columbus area seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to lead, design, and support electrical and automation control systems across manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, ensure safety, and spearhead control system architecture for new and existing equipment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing principles knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and enclosure layouts for automation equipment.
• Review electrical drawings with AutoCAD and generate BOMs.
• Lead controls projects and manage vendor relations for modifications.
• Troubleshoot plant floor issues with maintenance teams.
• Develop test protocols for automation systems and validate deployments.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMI systems across platforms.

Skills

Control systems

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

PanelBuilder32

FactoryTalk View Studio

Ignition (Inductive Automation)

Allen-Bradley controllers

Mitsubishi/Omron/Siemens PLCs

Job description

Job Summary

Client in Columbus area is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to lead, design, and support electrical and automation control systems across our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, ensure safety, and spearhead control system architecture for new and existing equipment.

Key Details

Location: New Albany, Ohio

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: $70,000 - 120,000 per year

Work Hours: 9am to 5pm

Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• System Design & Architecture: Develop Control System Requirement Specifications in partnership with automation and design engineers based on operational sequences. Design electrical schematics and enclosure layouts for custom assembly and process automation equipment.
• Documentation & Procurement: Review and approve electrical drawings using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical. Generate bills of materials (BOMs), coordinate vendor quotes, and manage internal purchase requisitions.
• Project Leadership: Serve as the Controls Lead on internal and external projects, driving technical consultations and vendor management for electrical and control modifications.
• Troubleshooting & Technical Support: Partner with maintenance teams and plant technicians to troubleshoot plant floor issues, support production, and ensure safe, efficient implementations.
• Testing & Validation: Develop and execute comprehensive test protocols for automation systems.
• Programming & Controls Expertise: Program and troubleshoot across multiple platforms, including:
  • PLCs: Allen-Bradley (MicroLogix, SLC, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, RSLogix 500/5000), Automation Direct, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Siemens.
  • HMIs & Software: PanelBuilder32, FactoryTalk View Studio, and Inductive Automation (Ignition).
  • Specialized Systems: Servo motion control, pneumatic logic, continuous/batch process control, Ethernet/IP communications, Fanuc and Denso robotics, CNC machine controls, mechanical press controls, and LAN computer networking.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Manufacturing Background: At least 2 years of hands-on experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Working knowledge of mechanical equipment and related systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Experience applying Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Core Competencies: Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment, identify complex problems, and execute effective solutions.

Skills

• production methods
• manufacturing processes
• manage projects
• workflows
• product specifications

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.