Controls Engineer - Automation & Robotics

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support advanced manufacturing automation systems in a fast-paced production environment. You will lead projects from concept to commissioning, optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of controls engineering experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or industrial manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for manufacturing equipment and automated processes.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and industrial networks.
• Lead and support automation projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and production startup.
• Investigate equipment and process failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage controls-related activities for new product launches and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Provide technical support for production and non-production equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Partner with maintenance teams to diagnose complex equipment issues and improve system performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external contractors during equipment installations, upgrades, and facility projects.
• Participate in critical equipment and process reviews to identify risks and drive improvements.
• Develop and implement cost reduction, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain electrical drawings, controls documentation, and technical standards.
• Train maintenance and operations personnel on new equipment, systems, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Promote and maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

SQL databases

Automation

PLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omron

Pro-face

Cognex

SICK

Turck

Banner

IAI

UR

AutoCAD

Job description

Adecco Permanent Recruitment seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support advanced manufacturing automation systems in a fast-paced production environment. You will lead projects from concept to commissioning, optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of controls engineering experience, with strong communication and