Hands-On Controls Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Vision

AP Executive Staffing

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

AP Executive Staffing partners with a Buffalo-area manufacturer to identify a Controls Engineer to join the Automation Engineering team in a hands-on role designing, developing, and supporting industrial automation and control systems within a manufacturing environment.

This position offers opportunities to work closely with automated equipment, manufacturing operations, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience with industrial automation and controls in a manufacturing environment.
Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain PLC-based control systems for automated equipment.
Troubleshoot complex electrical, controls, and automation issues.
Develop, modify, and document PLC logic, HMI screens, and control system software.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
Support equipment commissioning, startups, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to diagnose system-level issues.
Document control system changes, including logic updates, I/O changes, and revisions.
Support the evaluation and implementation of emerging automation technologies, including robotics, motion control, and vision systems.
Ensure controls designs meet applicable safety standards, codes, and engineering practices.