Controls Engineer – PLC, Robotics & HMI Lead

Searchmasters Inc; McElhattan (Clinton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchmasters Inc. is seeking a qualified Automation Engineer to support and maintain plant automation across Distribution/Re-pack, Injection Molding, and Wire Harness operations.

You will lead installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and programming of all automation equipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role requires a BS in Engineering and 2+ years of PLC/HMI programming experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks for schematic drawings, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; preference for BS EE, ME, or Mechatronics; equivalent work experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in PLC/HMI/Automation Programming within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in schematic design preferred; robotics programming experience a plus (training available).

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain plant automation systems across Distribution/Re-pack, Injection Molding, and Wire Harness operations.
• Lead the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and programming of all plant automation equipment.
• Program and maintain PLC systems within an Allen Bradley environment.
• Configure and troubleshoot Robotics platforms including Fanuc and ABB.
• Manage and optimize Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Servo Drives.
• Develop and maintain Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
• Drive plant and facility capital projects from conception through completion.
• Create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Configurations

Skills

PLC/HMI/Automation programming

Robotics programming

Schematic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Preferred: Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Allen Bradley PLCs

Fanuc robotics

ABB robotics

VFDs & Servo drives

HMI development environments

Job description

Searchmasters Inc. is seeking a qualified Automation Engineer to support and maintain plant automation across Distribution/Re-pack, Injection Molding, and Wire Harness operations.

You will lead installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and programming of all automation equipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role requires a BS in Engineering and 2+ years of PLC/HMI programming experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks for schematic drawings, and familiarity with