Controls Engineer

Bradsby Group; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradsby Group is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer for a growing custom automation and robotics integration client in the Greater Columbus, OH area. You will design, develop, and program PLC ladder logic and HMI applications for turnkey equipment and robot systems, from initial design through commissioning.

The role requires 3+ years of PLC/HMI experience, strong Allen-Bradley PLC skills, and familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on PLC and HMI programming experience, including programs from scratch.
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs; familiarity with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron or other platforms is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical for schematics.
• Exposure to industrial robotics (FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB, KUKA, Kawasaki) is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30–40% for customer installations, startups, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program PLC ladder logic and HMI applications for custom automation equipment and robotic systems.
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and technical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Integrate, test, and troubleshoot control systems during equipment assembly and initial machine builds.
• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning at customer facilities.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and robotics teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, controls, and automation-related issues.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics exposure

Troubleshooting

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Controls Engineer – Custom Automation & Robotics Integration

Location: Greater Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Travel: 30–40%

Industry: Industrial Automation / Robotics Integration

Position Overview

Bradsby Group is partnered with an established and growing custom automation and robotics integrator in the Greater Columbus, OH area seeking a Controls Engineer to join their engineering team. Our client specializes in designing, building, and integrating turnkey automation and robotic systems for a diverse range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, agriculture, medical, and industrial manufacturing. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Controls Engineer who enjoys working on custom-engineered equipment, developing PLC/HMI programs from scratch, and seeing projects through from initial design and programming to installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program PLC ladder logic and HMI applications for custom automation equipment and robotic systems.
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and technical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Integrate, test, and troubleshoot control systems during equipment assembly and initial machine builds.
• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning at customer facilities.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and robotics teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, controls, and automation-related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of hands‑on PLC and HMI programming experience, including developing programs from scratch.
• Strong experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs; familiarity with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or other platforms is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, including creating, reading, and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Experience with custom automation equipment, machine builders, or systems integration environments preferred.
• Exposure to industrial robotics (FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB, KUKA, Kawasaki, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30–40% for customer installations, startups, and commissioning. Some projects may require multiple consecutive weeks onsite.