Controls Engineer – PLC & Robotics in Manufacturing

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Generous Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, paid holidays

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More!

Job summary

Sika Corporation in Kentucky seeks a Controls Engineer to implement and support automated processes in Marion Operations. You will design, program, troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, HMIs, robotics, and networked instruments to improve throughput and reliability.

You will manage projects, collaborate across functions, mentor others, ensure safety and OSHA compliance, and drive continuous improvements in packaging and mixing systems.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical preferred).
• 3-5 years experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment with automation, PLCs, and packaging equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Strong math skills including fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to develop process expertise for troubleshooting.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Expert experience in automation, PLCs, and robotics.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to document accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the Sika SAFE Program.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment per policy.
• Manage vendors and contractors to meet safety standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Design, develop, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems, HMIs, robotics, networks, instrumentation, and vision systems.
• Develop PLC programs using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent platforms.
• Configure and troubleshoot VFDs, servo systems, safety PLCs, distributed I/O, and networks.
• Interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and equipment specs.
• Tune PID loops and optimize process control for tooling and processes.
• Manage projects from CARs through to implementation and verification.
• Implement changes to production processes and equipment to increase output.
• Review layouts for optimal performance and implement improvements.
• Identify and develop automated solutions to improve safety, ergonomics, quality, and cost.
• Capture lessons learned for future projects.
• Program, troubleshoot, and support automated systems including cameras.
• Create procedures,Documentation, routings, and related process docs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operators, R&D, QA, supply management, and leadership.
• Serve as technical expert in controls equipment and automation; mentor others.
• Take on additional responsibilities to support the automation strategy.
• Perform other duties as required by Maintenance & Engineering Manager.

Skills

Automation

PLCs

Robotics

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Sika Corporation in Kentucky seeks a Controls Engineer to implement and support automated processes in Marion Operations. You will design, program, troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, HMIs, robotics, and networked instruments to improve throughput and reliability.

You will manage projects, collaborate across functions, mentor others, ensure safety and OSHA compliance, and drive continuous improvements in packaging and mixing systems.