Corporate Controls Engineer

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs across platforms, and to integrate equipment with operations systems. The role includes programming VFDs, developing schematics, building panels, and providing remote on-call support.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in controls engineering, experience with Ignition platforms, and strong problem-solving abilities. Collaboration with project engineers and cross-functional teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in controls or related field; experience may substitute.
• 3–5 years of experience required in controls engineering and manufacturing.
• Experience with Ignition for data analysis, reporting, and alarm configuration.
• Electrical troubleshooting across 480V and below; PLCs and network basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs on various platforms.
• Integrate production equipment into supported operations systems.
• Program and control VFDs via PLC controls and locally as needed.
• Develop electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Develop, build and troubleshoot panels.
• Support locations remotely on an on-call basis.
• Assist with project management to support Project Engineers.
• Perform other project tasks as assigned by Management.

Skills

PLC Programming

Electrical Troubleshooting

Ignition Platforms

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Structured Text

Ethernet IP

Basic IT Networking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition

Allen Bradley PLCs

MS Office

Job description

• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs on various platforms
• Integrate production equipment into various supported operations systems
• Program and control VFD’s via PLC controls and/or locally as needed
• Develop electrical and mechanical schematics
• Develop, build and troubleshoot panels
• Support locations remotely on an on-call basis
• Assist with the management of projects to support the Project Engineers, as needed
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
• Experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in Controls Engineering required
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in manufacturing, (rubber, chemical and/or plastics industry preferred)
• Proven experience with Ignition application platforms for data analysis, reporting, and alarm configurations
• Demonstrated electrical troubleshooting abilities (480V and below)
• Familiarity with: Allen Bradley PLC’s, Structured text, Ethernet IP/Remote IO and Basic IT Networking troubleshooting
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer/systems skills – MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Demonstrated self-starter and works well with minimal on-location direction
• Ability to work alone or with others depending on the task but always willing to work in cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills, cooperation, collaboration, and team-building skills
• Solid organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage a broad range of responsibilities
• High degree of concentration, attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant
• Ability to interact well with all personality types in a leadership role
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in PLC Programming, Electrical Troubleshooting, and Project Management within manufacturing environments. Proficient in Ignition Application Platforms and Lean Manufacturing principles, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PLC Programming
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Ignition Application Platforms
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• PLC Programming
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• VFD Control
• Mechanical Schematics Development
• Panel Building and Troubleshooting
• Data Analysis
• Alarm Configuration
• Structured Text
• Ethernet IP
• Basic IT Networking

Soft Skills

• Proficient Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team-Building Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

• Controls Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Rubber Industry
• Chemical Industry
• Plastics Industry

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Ignition Application Platforms