Controls Engineer — Automation & PLCs (Bonus Eligible)

Akkar; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Akkar is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing control systems within a global automotive and industrial supplier.

You will work on Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, develop HMIs, design electrical controls for equipment, support robotics and drives, and collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality to raise quality, productivity, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field required; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC, DCS, and HMI systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams.
• AutoCAD or similar CAD experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Annual bonus opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and support Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Develop and maintain HMI and automation control systems.
• Design and implement electrical controls for manufacturing equipment.
• Support robotics, variable frequency drives, networking, and industrial automation systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC, DCS, HMI, communication networks, and electrical control issues.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain controls documentation, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Automation engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/CS

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Akkar is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing control systems within a global automotive and industrial supplier.

You will work on Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, develop HMIs, design electrical controls for equipment, support robotics and drives, and collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality to raise quality, productivity, and reliability.