Controls Engineer (Machining)

Insight Global; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to troubleshoot logic, interpret PLC code, and support a machinery‑heavy production floor. This role suits candidates with foundational PLC experience eager to grow within a Fortune 100 company.

The position involves 50% troubleshooting and 50% project work, including design drawings, automation upgrades, and on‑site/off‑site tasks, with emphasis on solving downtime and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or bachelor’s degree; electrical engineering degree is a huge plus.
• 2+ years of experience with industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Siemens PLC (SIMATIC) and/or other PLC programming experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing/production plant or machine building; knowledge of robotics troubleshooting is highly preferred; Fanuc robot and Cognex camera experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to carry‑over issues from previous shifts or help with maintenance breakdowns.
• Diagnose equipment downtime and assist with recovery.
• Plug into PLCs, read logic, and identify root causes.
• Collaborate with operators and maintenance to restore functionality.
• Support corrective action plans and process improvements.
• Participate in meetings and offline programming tasks.
• Design drawings and contribute to automation upgrades.
• Work on the floor and at your desk depending on project phase.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Robotics troubleshooting

Electrical background

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PLC (SIMATIC)

Fanuc robot experience

Cognex camera experience

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a hands‑on Controls Engineer who can hit the ground running — someone who understands how to troubleshoot logic, interpret PLC code, and support a machining‑heavy production floor. This role is ideal for candidates with foundational PLC experience who are eager to grow with a Fortune 100 company.

Troubleshooting & Support (50%)

• Respond to carry-over issues from previous shifts or help with maintenance breakdowns
• Diagnose equipment downtime and assist with recovery
• Plug into PLCs, read logic, and identify root causes
• Collaborate with operators and maintenance to restore functionality

Project Work (50%)

• Support corrective action plans and process improvements
• Participate in meetings and offline programming tasks
• Design drawings and contribute to automation upgrades
• Work both on the floor and at your desk depending on project phase

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Skills and Requirements

• HS diploma or bachelors degree (electrical engineering degree is a huge plus)

• 2+ years of experience with industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment

• Proficient with Siemens PLC (SIMATIC) and/or other PLC programming experience

• Experience coming from a manufacturing/production plant or a machine building company (experience writing programs for machines, etc.) - General knowledge of how to troubleshoot robotics (highly preferred)

• Any Fanuc robot experience

• Any Cognex camera experience

• Any electrical engineering degree or 2 year electrical program