Controls Engineer

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Casual work environment

Profit sharing

Job summary

Ruger is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support production controls, automation systems, robotics, and CNC machine-tending applications.

This role will troubleshoot equipment issues, support startups and commissioning, maintain controls documentation, and partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, suppliers, and automation integrators to improve uptime, safety, reliability, and manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in industrial controls, automation, or reliability.
• Strong PLC/HMI, networks, servo, and machine-control knowledge.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for production controls, automation systems, robotics, cobots, CNC machine-tending equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, servo, robot, cobot, network, and machine-control issues.
• Support startups, commissioning, ramp-up, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Modify and maintain PLC logic, HMI screens, robot/cobot programs, electrical schematics, and system manuals.
• Collaborate with suppliers/integrators and teams to resolve controls issues and implement improvements.

Skills

PLC & HMI

Robotics & cobots

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial networks

Equipment reliability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SolidWorks Electrical

Fanuc robots

Fanuc DCS

Job description

Job Summary

Ruger is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support production controls, automation systems, robotics, and CNC machine-tending applications. This role will troubleshoot equipment issues, support startups and commissioning, maintain controls documentation, and partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, suppliers, and automation integrators to improve uptime, safety, reliability, and manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on technical support for production controls, automation systems, robotics, cobots, CNC machine-tending equipment, and related manufacturing systems. Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, servo, robot, cobot, network, and machine-control issues to reduce downtime and restore production quickly. Support equipment startups, commissioning, production ramp-up, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions. Modify and maintain PLC logic, HMI screens, Fanuc robot and cobot programs, electrical schematics, control narratives, backup files, and system manuals. Work with suppliers, automation equipment integrators, vendors, maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to resolve controls issues and implement approved improvements. Assist with the selection, replacement, and standardization of controls hardware, sensors, drives, and automation components. Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance, production, and engineering personnel on controls systems, troubleshooting practices, and safe equipment operation. Support safety, quality, uptime, throughput, OSHA compliance, machine guarding, and safe equipment operation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent controls, automation, or manufacturing equipment experience. 5+ years of experience supporting industrial controls, machine automation, electrical troubleshooting, commissioning, or manufacturing equipment reliability. Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, servo systems, machine controls, electrical schematics, and controls documentation. Ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, engineering, suppliers, and integrators in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Allen‑Bradley systems, SolidWorks Electrical Schematics Professional, and Fanuc robots or cobots. Experience with Fanuc DCS, robot safety functions, machine guarding, robot simulation, offline programming, or Fanuc RoboGuide. Experience working with suppliers and automation equipment integrators from concept through commissioning. Experience with CNC automation machine tending.

Expected Impact

The Controls Engineer will help Ruger reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, strengthen safe machine operation, maintain accurate controls documentation, and support consistent manufacturing performance.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen
• Must be eligible to handle firearms per the Federal Firearms Act

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit sharing and bonus
• Heath benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and Retirement benefits including 401k match, company 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Relocation Assistance is available for the right candidate
• Casual work environment

About the company

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market, all made in America. For over 75 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®," echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms. Ruger has remained a global leader in offering unparalleled service, innovative technology, and providing peace of mind to our users at every step. We are looking for dedicated individuals with all levels of experience who would like to join our team. The applicants we seek must have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and an ability to work with others to promote the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.

RUGER TEAM MEMBERS

• Possess a positive attitude.
• Support each other by maintaining good attendance.
• Have the capability of harmoniously working with other teammates.
• Exhibit quality work.
• Advocate a safe work environment.
• Strengthen the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.