Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA Automation

Accelera; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera seeks a driven Controls Engineer for our Cincinnati, OH facility to contribute to advanced automation projects. You will focus on creating, integrating, and advancing control systems that optimize production workflows and safety compliance.

Role requires 2+ years in controls engineering, strong PLC/SCADA/HMI skills, and experience with electrical and automation hardware. Collaboration across teams is essential to drive reliable, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Controls or Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum two years in a controls engineering role.
• Proficient in PLC programming, SCADA, and HMI development.
• Experience with VFDs, servo motors, and automation hardware.

Responsibilities

• Create and deploy control solutions for production machinery and workflows.
• Manage software for SCADA, HMI, and PLC platforms.
• Collaborate with departments to diagnose and fix control-system challenges.
• Validate and test systems to maintain peak operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and training to the production team.
• Maintain design specs, change records, and operational protocols.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

C/C++/Structured Text

Ladder Logic

VFDs and servo motors

Industrial robotics

Education

Degree in Controls Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Vision systems

ABB robotics

Job description

Accelera seeks a driven Controls Engineer for our Cincinnati, OH facility to contribute to advanced automation projects. You will focus on creating, integrating, and advancing control systems that optimize production workflows and safety compliance.

Role requires 2+ years in controls engineering, strong PLC/SCADA/HMI skills, and experience with electrical and automation hardware. Collaboration across teams is essential to drive reliable, efficient operations.