Electrical Controls Engineer: Lead PLC/HMI & Automation

Energy Jobline ZR; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Gratings is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to lead controls and automation for production lines in Ohio. You will design, specify, procure, and implement control systems, write PLC/HMI software, and support commissioning and training.

You will collaborate with teams on safety compliance, system testing, and ongoing maintenance, driving improvements and reliability across equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical/mechatronic engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years writing and troubleshooting PLC/HMI software for machinery.
• Experience with Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI software.
• Experience with robotic controls: Fanuc, Yaskawa/Motoman.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from inception through implementation.
• Develop and implement control systems for new and existing equipment.
• Generate schematics and panel layouts using CAD.
• Conduct system simulations, testing, and on-site commissioning.
• Provide guidance to electrical technicians and support safety compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC/HMI software

Siemens PLC/HMI software

AutoCAD

Robotic controls: Fanuc/Yaskawa

Job description

Ohio Gratings is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to lead controls and automation for production lines in Ohio. You will design, specify, procure, and implement control systems, write PLC/HMI software, and support commissioning and training.

You will collaborate with teams on safety compliance, system testing, and ongoing maintenance, driving improvements and reliability across equipment and processes.