Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Interactive Resources LLC.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interactive Resources LLC. in Tallahassee, FL seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, implement, commission, and improve industrial automation systems for a new manufacturing facility.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and networking to support automated production equipment and ensure robust, safe operation across startups and ongoing operations. Strong problem-solving, project management, and independence are essential to drive equipment design from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in industrial automation or automated production systems.
• Hands-on PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, control panels and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, commission and continuously improve industrial automation and controls for a new manufacturing facility.
• Develop and support electrical control systems on automated and semi-automated production equipment.
• Support startup, testing, troubleshooting and optimization of control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Control panels

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

VFDs/ servo drives

Job description

Summary of Position

The Electrical Controls Engineer will support the design, integration, commissioning, and ongoing improvement of industrial automation and controls systems for a new advanced manufacturing facility. This hands-on engineering role will be responsible for developing and supporting electrical control systems used on automated and semi-automated production equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, control panels, sensors, drives, and industrial communication systems.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting industrial automation, manufacturing controls, or automated production systems.
• Hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, or supporting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, control panels, industrial automation systems, and electrical components.
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs, including troubleshooting and system integration.
• Direct support of automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
• Ability to manage engineering projects and work independently through equipment design, implementation, troubleshooting, and startup.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Experience with automated assembly, production, or material-handling equipment.
• Experience with industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Experience with robotics, sensors, VFDs, servo drives, motion control, or other industrial automation technologies.
• Experience supporting new manufacturing facility startups, equipment installations, or plant expansions.
• Experience working with machine builders, automation integrators, and equipment vendors through design, installation, commissioning, and production startup.