Controls Engineer (PLC & Robotic)

Reasors Food Stores; Wauseon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Integrion Automation is seeking a motivated Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and support automated manufacturing systems using PLCs, HMIs, and robots. You will work with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to deliver automation solutions from concept through installation and provide ongoing customer support.

The role reports to the Controls & Electrical Engineering Manager and involves traveling to customer sites up to 20% for installations and support.

Qualifications

• AS in Engineering; a B.S. is preferred
• 2 years of experience required or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with PLC/automation projects in manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot and commission PLC-based control systems
• Develop and maintain robot programs for industrial robots
• Integrate sensors, drives, servos, robots and industrial networks
• Troubleshoot/Resolve system issues during development and production support
• Support equipment installation, testing, and start-up (on-site)
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering team members
• Participate in kickoff meetings, design reviews, project meetings, FATs, and SATs
• Maintain project milestone dates as specified in the project schedule
• Complete project documentation as required

Skills

PLC programming

Robot programming

Electrical schematics reading

Travel to customer sites

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

AS in Engineering

B.S. preferred

Tools

RSLogix/Studio 5000

Robot programming software

Job description

• Job Category Integrion Automation

Integrion Automation (formally Wauseon Machine) is seeking a motivated Controls Engineer (PLC & Automation) to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will design, program, commission, and support automated manufacturing systems using PLCs, HMIs, and industrial robots. Working closely with our mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers, you will play a key role in delivering innovative automation solutions from concept through installation while providing ongoing technical support to our customers. This position would be reporting to the Controls & Electrical Engineering Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Program, troubleshoot and commission PLC-based control systems
• Develop and maintain robot programs for industrial robots
• Integrate sensors, drives, servos, robots and industrial networks
• Troubleshoot/Resolve system issues during development and production support
• Support equipment installation, testing, and start-up (on-site)
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering team members
• Participate in kickoff meetings, design reviews, project meetings, FATs, and SATs
• Maintain project milestone dates as specified in the project schedule
• Complete project documentation as required

Required Skills/Abilities:

• PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley preferred, additional brands a plus)
• Experience with industrial robot programming and integration
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Willingness to learn and train with new systems
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel to customer locations for system installation/support (up to 20%)

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with motion control
• Experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial environments

Education and Experience:

• A.S. in Engineering (B.S. preferred) and 2 years of experience or a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15-50 pounds occasionally.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in our Wauseon, Ohio facility and requires daily in-person attendance.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees both professionally and personally. Benefits are effective after 30 calendar days which include medical, dental, and vision insurance which includes $100 Prescription Safety Glass reimbursement (every 2 years), paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, and company-paid life insurance. We offer a $100 annual steel toe shoe reimbursement.

Our climate-controlled facility provides a comfortable work environment year-round, and we take pride in fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture built on mutual respect, integrity, and continuous improvement. If you're looking to join a company that values its employees, encourages professional growth, and believes success is achieved through teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.