Controls Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Reno, NV is seeking experienced Controls Engineers to support deployment and commissioning of automation systems in manufacturing and material handling environments.

You will program, troubleshoot, and optimize Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal, commission drives like G120/G150, and work with Profisafe safety PLC configurations. This field-focused role emphasizes hands-on execution on active projects, including AMR integrations.

Qualifications

• Experience programming Siemens PLCs with TIA Portal.
• Hands-on deployment of automation systems in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with AMR/AGV material flow systems.
• Knowledge of Profisafe and safety PLC configurations.

Responsibilities

• Commission and deploy automation systems within manufacturing environments
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal
• Support integration and startup of drives (G120 / G150) and related control systems
• Work with Profisafe / safety PLC systems including safety blocks and configurations
• Diagnose and resolve system issues during commissioning and production ramp-up
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting AMR systems and material flow

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

TIA Portal

Field deployment

Troubleshooting

AMR/AGV integration

Safety systems (Profisafe)

Tools

Siemens Drives (G120/G150)

Profisafe

Job description

We are seeking experienced Controls Engineers to support ongoing deployment and commissioning efforts within manufacturing and material handling environments. This role will focus on bringing automation systems online, with an emphasis on Siemens-based controls and autonomous material flow systems (AMRs/AGVs).

This is a hands-on, field-focused role supporting active projects—ideal for engineers comfortable stepping into late-stage deployment and quickly driving execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission and deploy automation systems within manufacturing environments
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal
• Support integration and startup of drives (G120 / G150) and related control systems
• Work with Profisafe / safety PLC systems including safety blocks and configurations
• Diagnose and resolve system issues during commissioning and production ramp-up
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting AMR (autonomous mobile robot) systems and material flow