Controls Engineer II – Automation & Data Insights

Socket.dev; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design and develop control hardware, software, and tools for automated manufacturing. The role includes PLC programming, HMI development, data collection, and supporting new product traceability initiatives on the shop floor.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 5-8+ years in manufacturing engineering, with strong knowledge of Rockwell FactoryTalk and data visualization tools such as Power BI. Travel to facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years engineering experience in automated manufacturing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and PLC code.
• Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk software suite.

Responsibilities

• Design control system hardware for automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot production and control issues; perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve defects and improve tools and software.
• Develop and maintain HMI solutions, dashboards, and charts.
• Document code, standards, and work instructions.
• Support controls standards across manufacturing locations.
• Write PLC logic and SQL queries for reliability and scalability.
• Lead upgrades of robotic cells and validation activities.
• Participate in product/process design reviews to reduce costs.

Skills

Engineering experience

Electrical schematics

Allen Bradley PLC

Data visualization

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

FactoryTalk Transaction Manager

FT Directory

NGT2

Job description

Hendrickson is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design and develop control hardware, software, and tools for automated manufacturing. The role includes PLC programming, HMI development, data collection, and supporting new product traceability initiatives on the shop floor.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 5-8+ years in manufacturing engineering, with strong knowledge of Rockwell FactoryTalk and data visualization tools such as Power BI. Travel to facilities may be required.