Industrial Controls and Automation Engineer

Ajulia Executive Search; Pennsauken Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruiting firm is seeking a professional skilled in designing and developing automated control systems. Responsibilities include programming PLC applications, building HMI interfaces, and leading project coordination. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical troubleshooting skills and collaborate across engineering teams. This role involves local, national travel, and office-based work, requiring excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in PLC programming and control systems.
• Strong technical troubleshooting abilities.
• Clear communicator with written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops automated control systems.
• Programs, tests, and debugs PLC applications.
• Leads commissioning, troubleshooting, and project coordination.

Skills

PLC programming

Control systems integration

Technical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

RSLogix

Siemens TIA Portal

HMI development

Job description

• Designs and develops automated control systems, including PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and integration with sensors and actuators
• Programs, tests, and debugs PLC applications for a wide range of industrial processes
• Builds intuitive HMI screens to support real‑time monitoring and operator control
• Integrates control systems with industrial networks such as APIs, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and DeviceNet
• Leads commissioning, troubleshooting, documentation, and project coordination to ensure systems operate reliably and projects stay on schedule

Qualifications

• Proficient in PLC programming and control systems, including RSLogix, Siemens TIA Portal, HMI development, and industrial communication protocols
• Strong technical troubleshooting abilities for diagnosing and resolving complex automation issues
• Clear and professional communicator with strong written and verbal skills for client and team interaction
• Collaborative team contributor experienced in working across multidisciplinary engineering groups
• Organized and deadline‑driven with flexibility for 25% local/regional travel, 25% national travel, and 50% office‑based work