Hybrid Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation & Robotics

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lincoln Electric Automation in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead electrical design, development, and startup of automated manufacturing systems. You will work on robotic welding cells, tooling, and integrated automation equipment used worldwide.

The role offers hands-on engineering, collaborative problem solving, and a clear path to impactful system life cycles on the plant floor. On-site with hybrid options, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in industrial automation or similar environment.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting electrical systems for automated machinery.
• Strong PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with robotic automation, control system integration, and industrial networks.
• Experience selecting motors, drives, sensors, actuators, safety devices, and industrial control hardware.
• Experience with control panels, power distribution, grounding/bonding, circuit protection, and machine installation requirements.
• Familiarity with electrical codes, standards and regulatory requirements (ANSI, IEC, NFPA, CSA/UL, CE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, commission, and troubleshoot PLC programs and integrated control systems.
• Configure and support industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, I/O Link, CIP Safety).
• Select, configure, and troubleshoot electrical components (sensors, actuators, motors, VFDs, servo systems).
• Support robot integration, I/O, control interfaces, and machine communications.
• Identify risks and communicate mitigation strategies early in projects.
• Coordinate electrical engineering with mechanical, software, controls, robotics, production, and project teams.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to system-level decisions.
• Support build, commissioning, startup, and field service activities as required.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotic automation

Industrial control systems

Motors & drives

Sensors & actuators

Electrical codes & standards

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Ethernet/IP

I/O Link

CIP Safety

Job description

Lincoln Electric Automation in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead electrical design, development, and startup of automated manufacturing systems. You will work on robotic welding cells, tooling, and integrated automation equipment used worldwide.

The role offers hands-on engineering, collaborative problem solving, and a clear path to impactful system life cycles on the plant floor. On-site with hybrid options, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.