Controls Engineer: PLC, Robotics & CI Upgrades

Energy Jobline ZR; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Blue Ash, OH seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to support industrial automation and manufacturing operations. This hands-on role focuses on programming, troubleshooting, controls integration, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.

You will program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, and VFD systems, work with robotics and vision systems, and maintain electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of controls engineering or industrial programming experience.
• Strong PLC, HMI, and VFD programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with mechatronics, automation, or controls integration.
• Strong manufacturing-equipment troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with robotics, conveyors, vision systems, or automated inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and maintain electrical schematics.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, and VFD systems
• Support controls integration across automated manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related equipment issues
• Work with robotics, conveyors, vision systems, and automated inspection equipment
• Maintain and update electrical schematics and controls documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance
• Assist with automation upgrades and continuous-improvement projects
• Work collaboratively with engineering, maintenance, and production teams

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

VFD programming

Robotics integration

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Blue Ash, OH seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to support industrial automation and manufacturing operations. This hands-on role focuses on programming, troubleshooting, controls integration, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.

You will program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, and VFD systems, work with robotics and vision systems, and maintain electrical schematics.