Controls Engineer: PLCs, HMI, AutoCAD | 30% Travel

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision

401K match

Bonus plans

Paid time off

Job summary

This role requires hands-on programming and troubleshooting of Allen-Bradley PLCs and Siemens controls, with about 30% travel to multiple local facilities for installation, integration, and commissioning, plus strong knowledge of NEC and machine safety standards.

Qualifications

• AAS or BS in Engineering and 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with PLC’s, HMI’s and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code and machine safety standard.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in US without restriction indefinitely.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop machine control systems using AutoCAD, including sizing and selection of VFDs, motors, filters, protection devices, PLC's, and HMI's.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and ladder logic systems, along with Siemens controls support.
• Lead installation, integration, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment across multiple local facilities (approximately 30% travel).
• Provide hands-on electrical and controls troubleshooting support to maintenance teams, including equipment diagnostics, upgrades, wiring, and real-time machine issue resolution.
• Connect to equipment, diagnose control system issues, and modify or develop PLC logic to support production and operational improvements.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Troubleshooting

Education

AAS or BS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens controls

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

This role requires hands-on programming and troubleshooting of Allen-Bradley PLCs and Siemens controls, with about 30% travel to multiple local facilities for installation, integration, and commissioning, plus strong knowledge of NEC and machine safety standards.