Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI, Rockwell MES & Auto Manufacturing

Rule 5 Hire; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rule 5 Hire is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission PLC/HMI systems for diverse industries. You will develop and debug Rockwell PLCs, integrate MES, and validate AOIs while coordinating with electrical teams.

Travel to customer sites for installation and startup will be required. You should have 3+ years in controls engineering with strong Rockwell Studio 5000 experience and familiarity with MES integration; automotive experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Controls Engineering/PLC/HMI programming experience.
• Experience with Rockwell Allen Bradley software and Studio 5000 with MES integration is required.
• Proficiency in implementing AOIs in Rockwell PLCs and validating transactions.
• Experience automotive manufacturing integration and commissioning is preferred.
• Proficient with multiple field bus networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Profibus/Profinet).

Responsibilities

• Create and commission industrial controls systems and HMI screens.
• Develop PLC/HMI code and perform on-site debugging and commissioning.
• Coordinate machine debug, power-up, and validation with build/electrical teams.
• Travel to customer sites for installation, startup, and customer sign-off.
• Ensure designs meet customer and DyAG build specifications.

Skills

Controls Engineering

PLC programming

HMI programming

Rockwell Studio 5000

MES integration

FactoryTalk Production Center

AOI programming

Debug & commissioning

Field bus networks

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk Production Center

DeviceNet

Ethernet/IP

Profibus/Profinet

Job description

Rule 5 Hire is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission PLC/HMI systems for diverse industries. You will develop and debug Rockwell PLCs, integrate MES, and validate AOIs while coordinating with electrical teams.

Travel to customer sites for installation and startup will be required. You should have 3+ years in controls engineering with strong Rockwell Studio 5000 experience and familiarity with MES integration; automotive experience is a plus.