Controls Engineer - Automation & Robotics Expert

Rare Bird Recruiting; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks a Controls Engineer to manage automation projects for production and facility equipment in Marion, Ohio. You will develop concepts, troubleshoot operations, and optimize equipment through all phases of design, installation, and commissioning.

The role requires hands-on PLC (Allen Bradley) and Fanuc robot programming, solidWorks CAD, and strong mechanical/process understanding to improve reliability and performance across manufacturing lines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with prox sensors, limit switches and thermocouples.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and process orientation.
• Familiarity with material flow characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Develop new automation concepts/specifications or improve existing products.
• Evaluate products, parts, and processes for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Set, implement and maintain schedules to ensure project completion.
• Review initial run of the automation for design compliance and make changes.
• Follow the product and make automation changes throughout its life.
• Provide technical support by giving information and answers to other engineers, departments and customers.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

Fanuc robotics

Mechanical design

Solid Works

Mechanical aptitude

Material flow

Sensors and switches

Education

Associates degree in electrical/electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field

Tools

Solid Works

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks a Controls Engineer to manage automation projects for production and facility equipment in Marion, Ohio. You will develop concepts, troubleshoot operations, and optimize equipment through all phases of design, installation, and commissioning.

The role requires hands-on PLC (Allen Bradley) and Fanuc robot programming, solidWorks CAD, and strong mechanical/process understanding to improve reliability and performance across manufacturing lines.