Controls Engineer: Own Custom Automation from Concept

Rise Technical

Springfield (OH)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision (available day 1)
401(k) with 4% match
PTO
Paid Holidays
Birthday PTO
Project Incentive Bonus
Long-Term Stability
Full Project Ownership

Job summary

A well-established machinery manufacturer in Springfield, Ohio, is seeking a Controls Engineer to design electrical controls and develop PLC programs for custom industrial equipment. In this role, you will create electrical schematics, work closely with production, and support installations with some travel. The position offers competitive salary, full benefits starting day one, and a balanced workload with a close-knit engineering team dedicated to project ownership.

Qualifications

  • Experience with PLC programming, ideally Allen Bradley.
  • Background in industrial automation, controls engineering, or machine design.
  • Able to design electrical circuits and develop controls for industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical controls and develop PLC programs for custom industrial equipment.
  • Create and maintain electrical schematics and control cabinet layouts.
  • Work closely with production to support panel wiring, testing, and commissioning.
  • Support installation and troubleshooting at customer sites (approximately 10% travel).

Skills

PLC programming
Controls engineering
Electrical circuit design
Industrial automation

Job description

A well-established machinery manufacturer in Springfield, Ohio, is seeking a Controls Engineer to design electrical controls and develop PLC programs for custom industrial equipment. In this role, you will create electrical schematics, work closely with production, and support installations with some travel. The position offers competitive salary, full benefits starting day one, and a balanced workload with a close-knit engineering team dedicated to project ownership.
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