Controls Engineer — PLC & Robotics Lead

Salas O'Brien; Albany (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O'Brien is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to lead and implement control systems for complex projects. You will own scope, cost and schedule, collaborate across teams, and drive quality deliverables from concept through commissioning.

The role requires five years of machine controls experience, strong Allen-Bradley expertise, and a proven ability to design, program and integrate Rockwell hardware, Fanuc robotics, and industrial networks, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of machine controls or packaging experience in the pulp and paper industries.
• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming software (RS Logix, Studio 5000).
• Ability to develop a PLC program from scratch or customize a program based on customer templates.
• Proficiency in FactoryTalk HMI development.
• Experience designing controls system networks using Ethernet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet
• Experience designing, programming, and configuring Variable Frequency Drive systems, specifically Rockwell hardware.
• Two-year degree in electrical technology; four-year degree in electrical engineering preferred.
• Experience designing, programming, and configuring servo systems, specifically Rockwell hardware.
• Experience with Fanuc robotics is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of Safety Control Systems.
• Experience as a control engineering lead for large capital projects.
• Some travel is required, typically less than 25%.

Responsibilities

• Assist our engineering teams in various phases of project development, from concept design to implementation and testing.
• Own issues and drive them to resolution with internal and external customers.
• Build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and progress reports.
• Communicate effectively in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and project team informed.

Skills

Machine controls experience

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

FactoryTalk HMI development

Servo systems design

Rockwell hardware

Safety control systems

Project leadership

Electrical engineering background

Education

Two-year degree in electrical technology

Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

RSLogix/Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Industrial networks (Ethernet/ControlNet/DeviceNet)

Rockwell hardware

Fanuc robotics programming

Job description

Salas O'Brien is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to lead and implement control systems for complex projects. You will own scope, cost and schedule, collaborate across teams, and drive quality deliverables from concept through commissioning.

The role requires five years of machine controls experience, strong Allen-Bradley expertise, and a proven ability to design, program and integrate Rockwell hardware, Fanuc robotics, and industrial networks, with up to 25% travel.