Controls Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Industrial Automation

Venteon; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a Controls Engineer for a manufacturing facility in Fremont, Ohio. This on-site, full-time role focuses on updating and improving control systems, PLC/HMI programming, and integrating automation across production lines.

Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to read electrical schematics, and experience with Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens, or Omron PLCs. The position offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Controls Engineer.
• Experience with PLC/HMI systems (Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Omron).
• Knowledge of industrial networks and Ethernet/Profibus/Devicenet/DH+.
• Ability to read and update electrical schematic drawings.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and automation processes.

Responsibilities

• Update, modify and improve existing control systems including PLC/robotics and motor controls.
• Design and develop new machine controls involving electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on control modifications to keep production running.
• Know-how of machine networking solutions and integration of barcode scanners/cameras into PLCs.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and learn new devices and controls as technology evolves.

Skills

Controls engineering

Robotics integration

PLC/HMI programming

Industrial networking

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

VB or software design

Job description

Venteon is seeking a Controls Engineer for a manufacturing facility in Fremont, Ohio. This on-site, full-time role focuses on updating and improving control systems, PLC/HMI programming, and integrating automation across production lines.

Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to read electrical schematics, and experience with Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens, or Omron PLCs. The position offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.