Controls Engineer — Industrial Automation & Robotics

MSI Express, Inc

Saint Charles (MO)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

Bonus Eligible

Job summary

MSI Express, Inc. in Saint Charles, MO seeks a skilled Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize industrial automation systems.

You will work on PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion control in a hands-on environment, supporting batching, blending, and packaging processes. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in controls engineering, strong troubleshooting abilities, and proficiency with Allen-Bradley systems, AutoCAD, and SCADA.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related field, or equivalent experience.
5-8 years in a controls engineering role in manufacturing or 3-5 years in a systems/integration environment.
Strong knowledge of control system design, troubleshooting, and hardware (AC, VFDs, motors, panels).

Responsibilities

Design and integrate PLC/HMI/motion control systems for industrial automation equipment.
Troubleshoot and optimize plant floor control systems for reliability and performance.
Program PLCs, HMIs, robots, and other control devices; collaborate on capital projects.
Develop documentation, drawings, and records; ensure safety and standards compliance.
Lead projects with cross-functional teams and manage timelines and budgets.
Stay current with automation technologies and best practices.