Controls Engineer

Sapphire Recruitment Pty; Village of East Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sapphire Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing manufacturer in Central New York to hire a Controls Engineer for design, programming, and implementation of custom automated equipment. The role focuses on electrical control design, PLC/HMI programming, and robotics integration.

The successful candidate will join a state-of-the-art facility with hybrid work (3 days onsite, 2 days remote), strong growth, excellent benefits, and opportunities to contribute to projects from design through

Qualifications

• AAS or BS in Engineering or related technical field; BS preferred.
• 2+ years of controls/automation experience.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, ladder logic, and HMI systems.
• Ability to read/create electrical schematics and troubleshoot complex industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems, panels, schematics, wiring layouts, and BOMs for custom automation equipment.
• Develop electrical specifications and support control panel assembly and design improvements.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs for automated assembly and test equipment.
• Program industrial robots and electric actuators to support new equipment designs.
• Maintain software documentation, change logs, and programming standards.
• Support equipment builds, installation, testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, wiring, and programming issues during equipment development.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams on technical improvements.
• Develop equipment documentation, troubleshooting procedures, and maintenance training materials.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

Robotics programming

Electrical controls design

Electrical schematics reading

Education

AAS or BS in Engineering

BS preferred

Tools

NEC standards

NFPA standards

IEC electrical standards

Job description

Sapphire Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing, innovative manufacturer in CNY to hire a Controls Engineer.

This direct hire opportunity will focus on the design, programming, development, and implementation of custom automated manufacturing, assembly, and test equipment.

Highlights

• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.
• State-of-the-art manufacturing and automation facility.
• Growing automation business with continued investment and expansion.
• Attractive benefits including medical, dental, PTO, 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement.
• Minimal travel (less than 5%).

Job Duties

Electrical Controls Design

• Design electrical control systems, panels, schematics, wiring layouts, and BOMs for custom automation equipment.
• Develop electrical specifications and support control panel assembly and design improvements.

PLC, HMI & Robotics Programming

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs for automated assembly and test equipment.
• Program industrial robots and electric actuators to support new equipment designs.
• Maintain software documentation, change logs, and programming standards.
• Support equipment builds, installation, testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, wiring, and programming issues during equipment development.
• Participate in equipment design reviews, validation, and transfer to production.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing automated manufacturing equipment.
• Implement engineering changes and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams on technical improvements.
• Develop equipment documentation, troubleshooting procedures, and maintenance training materials.

Education & Experience

• AAS or BS in Engineering or related technical field; BS preferred.
• 2+ years of controls/automation experience, including relevant coursework.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, ladder logic, and HMI systems.
• Ability to read/create electrical schematics and troubleshoot complex industrial equipment.
• Industrial robotics and automated assembly/test equipment experience preferred.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and IEC electrical standards is a plus.