Controls Engineer

Proactive Technical Limited; Port Clinton (OH); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to join their team in Port Clinton, Ohio. The role involves taking ownership of controls software development and building best‑in‑class automation solutions from the ground up, with 25% travel and one week per month in the office alongside the engineering team.

You will develop PLC software using Rockwell Studio 5000 and/or Siemens TIA Portal, design function blocks and AOIs, and contribute to standards, documentation and training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of controls engineering experience.
• Background in warehouse automation and parcel handling.
• Proven track record in developing PLC software from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC software from scratch using Rockwell Studio 5000 and/or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Design reusable function blocks, AOIs and structured PLC software architectures.
• Create and maintain programming standards, engineering documentation and training materials.
• Support controls software development from initial design through testing, FAT and commissioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality automation systems.
• Help develop and improve the company's controls engineering processes and capabilities.

Skills

5+ years experience in controls

Tier 1 warehouse automation

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Position Details

• Salary: $130,000
• Location: Port Clinton, Ohio (25% travel required, one week per month spent in the office alongside the engineering team)

Company Overview

The employer specialises in the warehouse automation and material handling industry, supporting the development of advanced automation solutions for leading logistics and parcel operations. The company is investing heavily in the growth of its controls engineering capability and offers engineers the opportunity to influence technical standards, software architecture and the future direction of a growing business.

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Controls Engineer to join their team. This position is well‑suited to a technically driven and innovative engineer who is looking to take ownership of controls software development and help build best‑in‑class automation solutions from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC software from scratch using Rockwell Studio 5000 and/or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Design reusable function blocks, AOIs and structured PLC software architectures.
• Create and maintain programming standards, engineering documentation and training materials.
• Support controls software development from initial design through testing, FAT and commissioning.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality automation systems.
• Help develop and improve the company's controls engineering processes and capabilities.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience within Controls Engineering.
• Previous experience working with a Tier 1 warehouse automation integrator.
• Strong background in parcel automation systems.
• Proven experience developing PLC software from the ground up.
• Expert knowledge of Rockwell Studio 5000 and/or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Experience creating reusable function blocks, AOIs and structured PLC programming architectures.
• Full project lifecycle experience, from controls design through commissioning.
• Experience producing engineering documentation and programming standards.

Reasons to Apply

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping controls engineering standards and software architecture within a growing automation business.
• A development-focused engineering position rather than a traditional commissioning or support role.
• Work with an experienced controls team on next‑generation warehouse automation solutions.
• Opportunity to influence best practices and help build a world‑class controls engineering capability.
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced automation engineer looking for technical ownership and long‑term career growth.

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Tara – [e-mail].

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.