Controls Engineer

NCW; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Personal Advancement

Job summary

NCW is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support automated manufacturing equipment across multiple production lines. This role involves troubleshooting PLC‑controlled machinery, diagnosing electrical issues, and improving equipment reliability in a modern manufacturing environment.

You’ll work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and safety circuits, aiming to minimize downtime and keep operations safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience installing and maintaining building/plant control systems and their related equipment.
• Associate’s degree, trade school, or vocational training in industrial electronics, automation, mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, safety interlocks, and industrial networking protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems; basic PLC programming/editing.
• Skilled at reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting PLC-controlled production equipment
• Diagnosing electrical and automation failures
• Working with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms (if applicable)
• Supporting HMIs, VFDs, servo motors, sensors, and safety circuits
• Performing electrical troubleshooting using schematics and wiring diagrams
• Improving machine uptime and equipment reliability
• Installing and modifying control panels and electrical components
• Assisting with preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics & P&IDs

Team collaboration

Industrial networking

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree / trade school in industrial electronics or mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

HMI development

VFDs

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support automated manufacturing equipment across multiple production lines. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting PLC-controlled machinery, diagnosing electrical issues, and improving equipment reliability in a modern manufacturing environment.

You’ll work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, electrical controls, and industrial automation systems while helping minimize downtime and keep operations running safely and efficiently.

If you’re an Industrial Electrician, PLC Technician, Automation Technician, or Maintenance Technician with strong electrical troubleshooting experience, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Work On

You will be responsible for:

• Troubleshooting PLC-controlled production equipment
• Diagnosing electrical and automation failures
• Working with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms (if applicable)
• Supporting HMIs, VFDs, servo motors, sensors, and safety circuits
• Performing electrical troubleshooting using schematics and wiring diagrams
• Improving machine uptime and equipment reliability
• Installing and modifying control panels and electrical components
• Assisting with preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience installing and maintaining building/plant control systems and their related equipment
• Associate’s degree, trade school, or vocational training in industrial electronics, automation, mechatronics, or a related technical field
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, safety interlocks, and industrial networking protocols
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems; basic PLC programming/editing
• Skilled at reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions

Experience We Value:

• Industrial Maintenance
• PLC Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrician
• Automation Systems
• Mechatronics
• Controls Engineering
• Robotics Maintenance
• Electrical Maintenance
• Manufacturing Maintenance
• Machine Controls

Employment Type & Compensation

• Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire position
• Compensation: Starting at $37.00 per hour
• Application Period: This position will remain open until filled

Work Schedule

• All shifts available

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Personal Advancement

Employer Information

This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.