Controls Engineer - 1st

Kable Workforce Solutions; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Day 1 Benefits

VIP Vault Access

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a Controls Engineer for our client. This role designs, programs, integrates, and supports machine control systems for custom equipment, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams from kickoff through startup and acceptance.

You will develop PLC/HMI programs, support electrical designs, debug during build and startup, and contribute to BOMs and technology improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming and industrial controls systems.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD software.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens systems.
• Capital equipment or custom machinery experience.
• Startup, commissioning, or field service experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI programs using platforms such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
• Support electrical controls design including schematics, panel layouts, and controls documentation.
• Debug, test, and support machines during build, runoff, and startup.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Manufacturing, Electricians, and Customers.
• Support controls-related troubleshooting in manufacturing and the field.
• Generate controls-related BOMs and support component selection.
• Research and apply new controls technologies and improvements.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Allen-Bradley experience

Siemens experience

Field service

Startup/commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Springdale, OH

Employment Type: 1stShift, Full-time, temp-to-hire

Job Brief Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a Controls Engineer for our client. This position is responsible for the design, programming, integration, and support of machine control systems for custom industrial equipment. This role works across engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams to deliver reliable, functional, and supportable automation systems from project kickoff through startup and customer acceptance.

What’s a Typical Day Like?

• Develop PLC and HMI programs using platforms such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens
• Support electrical controls design including schematics, panel layouts, and controls documentation
• Debug, test, and support machines during build, runoff, and startup
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Manufacturing, Electricians, and Customers throughout project execution
• Support controls-related troubleshooting in manufacturing and the field
• Generate controls-related BOMs and support component selection
• Research and apply new controls technologies and improvements

What Are the Requirements of the Job?

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical field — or equivalent experience, minimum of 5 years.
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming and industrial controls systems
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD software
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens experience
• Capital equipment or custom machinery experience
• Startup, commissioning, or field service experience
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to move or lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Ability to reach, grasp, hold, push, pull, bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel.
• Ability to utilize hand/eye coordination.
• Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Communication skills.

Why Choose Kable Workforce Solutions?

• Weekly Pay
• Exclusive Access Opportunities to V.I.P. Vault
• Day 1 Benefits
• Various Bonus Opportunities
• Eligibility for Employee of the Month Rewards

About Kable Workforce Solutions

For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership. We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward. Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our fulldiversitystatementhere. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.