Controls Engineer - PLC Automation, Relocation to KY

Jobot; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth within a global org

Opportunities on advanced automation

Job summary

Jobot, Rockwell & Siemens PLC programming experience required, relocation assistance to Russell Springs, KY provided for Controls Engineers that need it!

A well-established global manufacturer is seeking a Controls Engineer to join its engineering team supporting highly automated production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys designing, programming, troubleshooting, and improving industrial automation systems in a modern manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley (Rockwell).
• Experience programming HMIs and configuring industrial networking.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support PLC-based automation systems
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, and industrial robots
• Design electrical control systems for automated manufacturing equipment
• Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines
• Configure and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, communication networks, and automation hardware
• Develop control system architecture, documentation, and engineering standards
• Partner with Maintenance and Manufacturing teams to resolve equipment issues
• Support capital equipment projects from concept through implementation
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability
• Assist with industrial automation integration and controls procurement
• Ensure compliance with engineering change management processes and safety standards

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI configuration

Electrical schematics reading

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Jobot, Rockwell & Siemens PLC programming experience required, relocation assistance to Russell Springs, KY provided for Controls Engineers that need it!

A well-established global manufacturer is seeking a Controls Engineer to join its engineering team supporting highly automated production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys designing, programming, troubleshooting, and improving industrial automation systems in a modern manufacturing environment.