Controls Engineer — PLC/HMI, AutoCAD, 30% Travel

Top Dog Recruiting; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World-Class Manufacturer near the Oneida, NY area is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement machine control systems. The role involves AutoCAD-based system design, selecting VFDs, motors, and protection devices, and developing PLC logic.

You will program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and ladder logic, with Siemens controls support, and lead installation and commissioning across local facilities with travel about 30% of the time.

Qualifications

• AAS or BS in Engineering with 5+ years experience.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and AutoCAD.
• Familiar with NEC and machine safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop machine control systems using AutoCAD and select VFDs, motors, and protection devices.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and ladder logic; Siemens controls support.
• Lead installation, integration, and commissioning of equipment across local facilities (≈30% travel).
• Provide hands-on electrical and controls troubleshooting with maintenance teams.
• Analyze control system issues and modify PLC logic to improve production.

Skills

AutoCAD

PLC ladder logic

HMI programming

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens controls

VFD sizing

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree (AAS/BS)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

World-Class Manufacturer near the Oneida, NY area is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement machine control systems. The role involves AutoCAD-based system design, selecting VFDs, motors, and protection devices, and developing PLC logic.

You will program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and ladder logic, with Siemens controls support, and lead installation and commissioning across local facilities with travel about 30% of the time.