Controls Engineer & Automation Project Lead
Align Prod
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Job summary
Align Prod in Decatur, IL is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical controls for material handling systems. You will write PLC programs, develop AGV logic, and support installation and commissioning across projects, coordinating with mechanical engineers and customers.
The role requires strong experience in Allen-Bradley products, Codesys, and NEC standards, with a focus on delivering robust, cost-effective control solutions and documentation.
Qualifications
- Experience designing and implementing electrical controls systems.
- Ability to develop PLC programs and AGV-related logic.
- Lead projects, coordinate with engineering and customers to meet expectations.
Responsibilities
- Interpret customer requirements and translate into control designs and drawings.
- Commission custom control solutions and assist installation and troubleshooting.
- Lead as Project Manager for electrical and programming functions on projects.
- Organize workload, set milestones, and track progress.
- Support manufacture, build, and validation of systems including pneumatics and robotics.
- Write PLC programs that are well-documented and testable.
- Create operation and maintenance manuals related to controls.
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Job description
Align Prod in Decatur, IL is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical controls for material handling systems. You will write PLC programs, develop AGV logic, and support installation and commissioning across projects, coordinating with mechanical engineers and customers.
The role requires strong experience in Allen-Bradley products, Codesys, and NEC standards, with a focus on delivering robust, cost-effective control solutions and documentation.
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