Controls Engineer — Hands-On Automation & Integration

HYDE PARK PARTNERS INC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASI, a Division of Livingston & Haven, seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and support custom automated systems. This hands‑on role covers hardware and software from concept through installation and post‑delivery support.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of controls programming experience, plus PLC, HMI, VFD, robot, servo, or vision familiarity. Travel to customer facilities is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 2–4 years of controls programming experience or similar industrial controls experience.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, VFD, robot, servo, or other controls programming.
• Experience reading electrical print sets.
• Experience in hands‑on integration, modification, and repair of controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales, project, controls, and mechanical teams to design and implement automation projects.
• Interface directly with customers to address and solve their needs and provide high‑quality services.
• Provide oversight and technical guidance on control panel and system wiring and fabrication.
• Design, develop, and troubleshoot automated electromechanical control systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, robot, vision, and other automated control systems both in house and in the field.
• Support system runoffs and equipment installations, ensuring functionality aligns with contractual requirements.
• Conduct quality control inspections and maintain safety standards per codes.
• Hands on integration, modification, and repair of robotic, mechanical, and controls equipment to meet customer specifications.

Skills

Controls programming

Ladder logic

HMI programming

Robotics integration

Communication

Self‑motivated

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Allen‑Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

Siemens PLC

GE PLC

Vision programming

Job description

ASI, a Division of Livingston & Haven, seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and support custom automated systems. This hands‑on role covers hardware and software from concept through installation and post‑delivery support.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of controls programming experience, plus PLC, HMI, VFD, robot, servo, or vision familiarity. Travel to customer facilities is required.