Controls Engineer

Staffing Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing company in the United States is seeking a mid–senior Controls Engineer to design and support PLC-based automation systems in warehouse environments. The ideal candidate will have 5–10+ years in controls engineering, experience with warehouse automation, and strong troubleshooting skills in production settings. This hands-on role involves developing control logic, supporting system testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A solid understanding of industrial networking and experience with Allen-Bradley controls is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in controls engineering or industrial automation.
• Experience with warehouse automation or material handling systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot in live production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PLC programs for automation.
• Support controls architecture and develop I/O, motion control.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Controls engineering or industrial automation

Troubleshooting complex automation systems

Solid understanding of industrial networking

Strong communication skills

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

This is a W2 only Contract role. C2C and Visa Sponsorship is unavailable at this time.

Overview

We’re seeking a mid–senior Controls Engineer to design, program, and support PLC-based automation systems used in warehouse and material-handling environments. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering reliable, scalable automation solutions in high-throughput operational settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PLC programs for warehouse automation and material handling systems
• Support controls architecture for conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, robotics interfaces, and WMS/WCS integrations
• Develop and debug I/O, motion control, safety circuits, and HMI logic
• Perform system testing, validation, and troubleshooting in development and production environments
• Support on-site commissioning, system startup, and post-go-live optimization
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and operations teams to translate requirements into control logic
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and control narratives

Required Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in controls engineering or industrial automation
• (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell preferred; Siemens a plus)
• Experience with warehouse automation or material handling systems
• Solid understanding of industrial networking, sensors, VFDs, servos, and motion control
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex automation systems in live production environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functional

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with safety PLCs and industrial safety standards
• Familiarity with high-throughput distribution or fulfillment centers
• Exposure to system commissioning and field support