Controls Staff Engineer – PLC Automation Lead (Contract)

US Tech Solutions; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 96,432 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

A global staff augmentation firm is seeking a Controls Staff Engineer in Corning, NY, to lead the delivery of medium to large-scale automation projects. The role requires a strong background in PLC systems, hands-on engineering support, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in control systems and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with an emphasis on PLC systems.
• Strong knowledge of control theory and automation.
• Proficiency in industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and leadership for teams.
• Conduct training on new processes and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to software development practices.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Hands-on experience with ladder logic

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

OMRON

Job description

A global staff augmentation firm is seeking a Controls Staff Engineer in Corning, NY, to lead the delivery of medium to large-scale automation projects. The role requires a strong background in PLC systems, hands-on engineering support, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in control systems and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.