Controls Engineer: Low Travel, High-Impact Automation

Engtal; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal in the Dayton area is expanding its Controls Engineering team across junior to senior levels. The role blends PLC/HMI programming, electrical design, and equipment testing, with dedicated field service teams keeping travel around 0–10%.

The position centers on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms, with opportunities to develop skills, own projects, and potentially grow into leadership as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Electrical/Automation Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.
• Experience with industrial automation or manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and reading electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• PLC programming and troubleshooting using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms.
• HMI programming and development.
• Electrical design, equipment testing, FAT, and debugging with team support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Industrial networking

Education

Electrical/Automation Engineering degree

Tools

Studio 5000

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Engtal in the Dayton area is expanding its Controls Engineering team across junior to senior levels. The role blends PLC/HMI programming, electrical design, and equipment testing, with dedicated field service teams keeping travel around 0–10%.

The position centers on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms, with opportunities to develop skills, own projects, and potentially grow into leadership as the team expands.