Lead Controls Engineer – 2nd Shift (Onsite)

The Judge Group; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Direct-hire opportunity

Long-term career growth

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks a Controls Engineer for a 2nd shift in Tuscaloosa, AL. The role develops and optimizes controls systems to reduce downtime and boost production efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include PLC/HMI programming, robotics support, and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams. Requires a 5-6 year manufacturing background and US work eligibility; on-site work schedule with 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation Engineering or related field.
• 5-6 years of manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial production environment.
• Experience with plant maintenance teams and automated manufacturing systems.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix.
• Ability to read, troubleshoot, and modify ladder logic programs.
• Experience programming and supporting HMI systems, including PanelView.
• Experience with FANUC robotics; ABB robotics experience is a plus.
• Experience with industrial automation, controls integration, and vision systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software and hardware modifications to improve equipment performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and program PLC systems to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
• Support automated manufacturing equipment, including robotics, HMIs, and vision systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production, and quality teams to optimize manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate activities with contractors, vendors, and suppliers as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including machine parameters, programming changes, equipment records, drawings, manuals, and preventive maintenance documentation.
• Manage inventory of critical spare parts and supplies to support uninterrupted production.
• Participate in equipment launches, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Provide maintenance team support and leadership coverage when necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

PanelView

FANUC Robotics

Industrial vision systems

Siemens PLC

Job description

The Judge Group seeks a Controls Engineer for a 2nd shift in Tuscaloosa, AL. The role develops and optimizes controls systems to reduce downtime and boost production efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include PLC/HMI programming, robotics support, and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams. Requires a 5-6 year manufacturing background and US work eligibility; on-site work schedule with 2nd shift.