Controls Engineer: PLC Automation & Onsite Startups

Aegis Sortation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

10 company holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aegis Sortation in Louisville, KY is seeking a Controls Engineer to program and support automation projects from concept to startup. You will design PLC-based control systems for material handling equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction and following safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and PLC programming experience. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in controls engineering: Level I (0–2 years), Level II (2–7 years), Level III (7+ years).
• Willingness to travel up to 80% to customer sites.
• Experience in material handling, automation, or industrial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems.
• Support onsite commissioning, troubleshooting, and startups.
• Collaborate with project teams for on-time solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

Strong communication skills

Ability to work cross-functionally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Beckhoff

Job description

Aegis Sortation in Louisville, KY is seeking a Controls Engineer to program and support automation projects from concept to startup. You will design PLC-based control systems for material handling equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction and following safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and PLC programming experience. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.