Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI Automation & Optimization

CyberCoders; Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Controls Engineer in New Jersey to design, develop, and support industrial control systems across manufacturing environments. You will program PLCs and HMIs, integrate components, create documentation, and support commissioning and startup activities.

The role emphasizes hands‑on problem solving, collaboration with engineering and operations, and driving continuous improvement of control architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems.
• Proven experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent) and IEC 61131‑3 languages.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC systems to control machinery and process equipment, ensuring performance meets specifications and safety requirements.
• Develop, configure, and maintain HMI/SCADA applications to provide clear operator interfaces and reliable process visualization and alarms.
• Integrate control system components including I/O, drives, sensors, actuators, networks, and third‑party equipment.
• Create, update, and maintain control system documentation including functional specifications, logic diagrams, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and test plans.
• Perform FAT, SAT, and on‑site commissioning and start‑up support; troubleshoot and resolve control system issues during testing and production.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to develop holistic solutions that meet production, quality, and safety goals.
• Implement and support PLC/HMI code version control, backup procedures, and structured testing processes to ensure robust deployments.
• Analyze system performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment availability, reduce downtime, and optimize control strategies.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations staff, and respond to production incidents and root‑cause analysis efforts.
• Ensure designs and work comply with company safety policies, applicable electrical and automation standards, and industry best practices.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Travel to sites

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLCs

FactoryTalk View

Wonderware InTouch

Ignition

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking a Controls Engineer in New Jersey to design, develop, and support industrial control systems across manufacturing environments. You will program PLCs and HMIs, integrate components, create documentation, and support commissioning and startup activities.

The role emphasizes hands‑on problem solving, collaboration with engineering and operations, and driving continuous improvement of control architectures.