Controls Engineer — PLC/Automation, Visa Sponsorship

Jobot; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Jobot in Springfield, MO is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, modify, and optimize PLC, HMI, and robotic control systems across a highly automated manufacturing facility. You will lead controls projects from concept through implementation and troubleshoot complex electrical/robotics issues to maximize uptime.

Collaborate with maintenance, manufacturing, quality, and engineering to improve safety and output. The role offers visa sponsorship and relocation assistance to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent controls engineering experience.
• 2+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC programming experience, preferably Allen Bradley.
• Experience with HMI development and industrial automation.
• Robotics experience (Fanuc) is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical controls, PLCs, sensors, and drives.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and optimize PLC, HMI, and robotic control systems across a highly automated manufacturing facility.
• Lead controls and automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, controls, robotics, and automation issues to maximize equipment uptime.
• Partner with maintenance, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to improve safety, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Program and support Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and robotic systems.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, and operating procedures.
• Support new equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Implement modern automation technologies including vision systems, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and smart manufacturing solutions.

Skills

PLC programming (Allen Bradley)

HMI development

Robotics (Fanuc)

Electrical controls troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent controls engineering experience

Tools

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

RSLogix

Industrial networks

Job description

Jobot in Springfield, MO is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, modify, and optimize PLC, HMI, and robotic control systems across a highly automated manufacturing facility. You will lead controls projects from concept through implementation and troubleshoot complex electrical/robotics issues to maximize uptime.

Collaborate with maintenance, manufacturing, quality, and engineering to improve safety and output. The role offers visa sponsorship and relocation assistance to qualified candidates.