Controls Engineer

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

15 Days PTO

401(k) Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is recruiting a Controls Engineer to support automation projects and manufacturing tech initiatives. The role involves troubleshooting, improving processes, and implementing control systems in a manufacturing setting.

The engineer will design electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls, review drawings, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure data integrity across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent combined education/experience.
• Experience with electrical schematics, ladder logic, HMIs and safety PLCs.
• Hands-on with Allen-Bradley PLCs and servo controllers; automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support control systems, automation equipment, and applications.
• Research and evaluate new manufacturing and controls technologies for implementation.
• Design and execute testing procedures for functionality and safety.
• Develop and maintain electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic control drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on components and suppliers.
• Ensure data collection system integrity and accuracy.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, and operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Support preventive maintenance and process improvements.
• Maintain project documentation using established standards.
• Coordinate supplier activities and assist project execution.
• Participate in CI initiatives and other engineering projects.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Ladder logic programming

HMI development

Safety PLC systems

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Servo Controllers

Industrial automation systems

HMI software

Job description

Controls Engineer

Global Supplier | 30-40 Minutes South of the Columbus, IN Metro Area

Salary: Up to $90,000 + Annual Bonus

Join a Growing Engineering Team

Our client, a global manufacturing supplier, is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation, controls systems, and manufacturing technology initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, improving processes, working with automation technologies, and driving continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support control systems, automation equipment, and manufacturing applications.
• Research and evaluate new manufacturing and controls technologies and assist with implementation.
• Design and execute testing procedures to verify system functionality and safety compliance.
• Develop, review, and maintain electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of process and production data collection systems.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment and automation issues to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain project documentation using established engineering standards and methodologies.
• Coordinate supplier activities and support successful project execution.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and other engineering projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with electrical schematics, ladder logic programming, HMI development, and safety PLC systems.
• Hands-on experience with: Allen-Bradley PLCs, Servo Controllers, HMI software and products, Industrial automation systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations.

Outstanding Benefits Package:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Days PTO
• 401(k) Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth Opportunities