Controls Engineer – Robotic Automation & PLC Specialist

Talon Hiring Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Talon Hiring Solutions seeks a Controls Engineer for its client in the Greater Birmingham, AL area. The role involves designing, programming, integrating, and commissioning automated and robotic systems from concept through installation and startup.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with industrial controls, PLC programming, and electromechanical systems, and will collaborate with engineering teams and customers to deliver high-quality automation solutions.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of controls programming or related industrial controls experience.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, robots, or other industrial automation systems.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and print sets.
• Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Omron, Siemens, GE, or similar systems.
• Experience with HMI, VFD, servo, robotic, or machine vision programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and troubleshoot automated control systems for custom automation and robotics.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, robots, vision systems, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, controls, and mechanical engineering teams to meet customer requirements.
• Work directly with customers to understand needs, resolve issues, and provide high-quality support.
• Support control panel fabrication, wiring, and equipment integration with technical guidance.
• Participate in equipment builds, testing, runoffs, commissioning, and customer-site installations.
• Diagnose, modify, repair, and integrate electromechanical control systems in shop and on-site.
• Read electrical schematics and drawings to support development, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Perform quality inspections and ensure safety standards and codes are met.
• Maintain project documentation and service records following procedures.
• Use hand tools for assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work environment on shop floor and fabrication area.
• Manage multiple assignments independently under supervision of Controls Manager.
• Travel to customer facilities as needed to support installations and commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

VFDs & servos

Robotics systems

Electrical schematics

Documentation

Customer communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Shop floor hands-on work

Willingness to travel

Background checks

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Omron

Siemens

GE

Job description

Talon Hiring Solutions seeks a Controls Engineer for its client in the Greater Birmingham, AL area. The role involves designing, programming, integrating, and commissioning automated and robotic systems from concept through installation and startup.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with industrial controls, PLC programming, and electromechanical systems, and will collaborate with engineering teams and customers to deliver high-quality automation solutions.