Mid-Level Controls Engineer - PLC Automation & Upgrades

Leoforce; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer in Odessa, TX to develop and maintain PLC-based control software for industrial manufacturing equipment. You will design, troubleshoot, and upgrade automation systems, including HMIs, VFDs, and associated hardware, while supporting power distribution and safety compliance.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to boost safety, productivity, and equipment performance, and lead projects from design through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Experience in controls engineering within manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands-on experience developing and implementing PLC control software.
• Familiarity with industrial power distribution systems and three-phase power.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, implement, and maintain PLC-based control software for industrial equipment.
• Design and troubleshoot automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related hardware.
• Support electrical power distribution systems including transformers and MCCs.
• Lead control system upgrades and equipment integration from design to commissioning.
• Troubleshoot failures to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and PLC code.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve safety and productivity.
• Support startups, testing, and ongoing optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industrial regulations.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Electrical power distribution

HMI, VFDs, control hardware

Schematic reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley)

Siemens

Job description

Leoforce is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer in Odessa, TX to develop and maintain PLC-based control software for industrial manufacturing equipment. You will design, troubleshoot, and upgrade automation systems, including HMIs, VFDs, and associated hardware, while supporting power distribution and safety compliance.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to boost safety, productivity, and equipment performance, and lead projects from design through