Controls Engineer

Belcan; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a senior engineer to own the lifecycle of deployed Sustaining Automation systems, diagnosing complex controls issues and driving software improvements across PLC, HMI, and MES software.

You will act as the escalation point, mentor technicians on the factory floor, and collaborate with vendors on equipment retrofits while ensuring safety and compliance across all plant automation assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or equivalent.
• 6+ years working with industrial control systems in manufacturing.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting across multiple platforms.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Familiarity with MES/SCADA data integration and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering escalation point for Sustaining Automation Technicians.
• Independently design and execute PLC, HMI, and SCADA software changes.
• Troubleshoot MES data transactions within PLC programs and ensure data handshakes.
• Provide mentorship and training to automation technicians on the floor.
• Participate in on-call rotations for off-hour escalations.
• Collaborate with vendors on retrofits, upgrades and debt reduction.
• Ensure safety and environmental policies are followed for all equipment.

Skills

PLC Programming

Electrical/Controls

SCADA/HMI

OT Network

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Ignition Perspective

WinCC & FTView ME

FANUC/Epson/Kawasaki robots

Keyence / Cognex vision

PROFIsafe / CIP Safety

Job description

Job Summary: Reporting to the Sustaining Controls Engineering Associate Manager, you will serve as the primary engineering escalation point for our Sustaining Automation Technicians. You will own the lifecycle of deployed systems, diagnosing complex controls and electrical issues, driving root-cause analysis, and independently executing PLC, HMI, and MES software improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Production Escalation & Support: Serve as the primary engineering escalation point for Sustaining Automation Technicians to resolve complex electrical, controls, and OT network issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Independently identify, design, and execute PLC, HMI, and SCADA software changes to optimize existing equipment, improve throughput, and eliminate recurring downtime events.
• Systems Integration & Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and optimize MES data transactions within PLC programs, ensuring accurate product tracking and data handshakes.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to Automation Technicians on the factory floor.
• On-Call Rotation: Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities for off-hour escalations from the Automation Technicians at the factory.
• Vendor & Project Management: Work directly with equipment vendors and internal teams on equipment retrofits, upgrades, and resolving long-term technical debt.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all plant automated equipment functions safely and correctly, strictly following Safety and Environmental policies.

Requirements:

• Experience: 6+ years of hands-on experience as an engineer working on industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Communication: Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex engineering issues for operations teams.
• PLC Programming and Troubleshooting
• Siemens TIA-Portal (Required, execute independently)
• Rockwell Studio 5000 (Required, execute independently)
• Beckhoff TwinCat (Nice to Have)
• SCADA/HMI Systems
• Ignition Perspective (Required, with minimal supervision)
• Siemens WinCC & Rockwell FTView ME (Required, with minimal supervision)
• Robotics & Vision (Troubleshooting Focus)
• FANUC, Epson, Kawasaki (Nice to Have)
• Keyence and Cognex Barcode Scanners & Inspection (Required, basic knowledge/troubleshooting)
• MES Integration
• PLC Product Tracking & Handshake/Data Programming (Required, execute independently)
• Ignition Integration for Data (Required, with minimal supervision)
• Electrical & Safety
• Review/Redline/Read Electrical Schematics (Required, execute independently)
• Siemens ProfiSafe, Rockwell CIP Safety, and Hardwired Safety Systems (Required, execute independently)
• OT Network & Data
• Configure & Troubleshoot Managed Network Switches (Required, execute independently)
• iba & Octoplant (Required, execute independently)
• Problem-solving: Exceptional attention to detail in root-cause analysis, testing, and documenting procedures.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.