Controls Engineer – PLC/Automation, Onsite Commissioning

Technic; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Technic is seeking a Controls Engineer to program and commission automated plating and surface finishing lines. This role writes the PLC, motion, and HMI software that runs each machine, then brings it up on our floor and at customer sites.

This position may be based at either Technic Equipment in Pawtucket, RI, or Surface Finishing Technologies in Clearwater, FL. Responsibilities include developing PLC programs, motion control, operator HMI screens, network configuration, and integration of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years programming industrial automation systems.
• Experience with integrated motion controls.
• Strong Rockwell Allen-Bradley experience (Studio 5000, Logix controllers, PowerFlex, Kinetix).
• HMI development experience; FactoryTalk Optix, SQL or C# a plus.
• Machine safety and industrial networking experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills on live equipment.
• Willingness to travel regularly for commissioning and service.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC programs in Rockwell Studio 5000 for CompactLogix and GuardLogix controllers.
• Program hoist motion, servo and VFD control, recipes, station timing, and interlocks.
• Develop operator HMI screens in FactoryTalk View and FactoryTalk Optix.
• Configure EtherNet/IP networks, remote I/O and safety systems.
• Integrate sensors and data logging; test during factory acceptance and at customer sites.
• Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting and retrofits of installed equipment.

Skills

Rockwell Allen-Bradley

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting live equipment

Motion control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/related field

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

FactoryTalk Optix

Logix controllers

PowerFlex & Kinetix

Job description

Technic is seeking a Controls Engineer to program and commission automated plating and surface finishing lines. This role writes the PLC, motion, and HMI software that runs each machine, then brings it up on our floor and at customer sites.

This position may be based at either Technic Equipment in Pawtucket, RI, or Surface Finishing Technologies in Clearwater, FL. Responsibilities include developing PLC programs, motion control, operator HMI screens, network configuration, and integration of