Plant Automation Controls Engineer

BlackRock Resources, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

BlackRock Resources, LLC is seeking a hands-on Control Engineer for a growing manufacturing operation. You’ll troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and electrical controls to keep automated lines running safely and efficiently.

Work closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Operations to implement control upgrades, preventive maintenance, and root-cause analysis that reduces downtime and improves reliability across the plant floor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial controls, automation, electrical maintenance, or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Hands-on PLC and HMI troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, servos, sensors, instrumentation, and machine safety systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, control drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of LO TO, arc flash, electrical safety, and OSHA/industry safety requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, automation, PLC, HMI, and instrumentation issues.
• Program, modify, back up, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, VFDs, servos, and industrial controls.
• Support maintenance technicians during breakdowns and help reduce mean time to repair.
• Develop controls upgrades and automation improvements that increase reliability, safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Support installation, commissioning, relocation, and start-up of new and modified equipment.
• Maintain electrical schematics, PLC programs, network diagrams, control narratives, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance technicians and operators.
• Work with vendors, contractors, OEMs, and internal teams on controls and equipment projects.

Skills

Industrial controls

Automation

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Electrical maintenance

VFDs

Servos

Schematic reading

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Controls/Automation/Mechatronics (related field)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

BlackRock Resources, LLC is seeking a hands-on Control Engineer for a growing manufacturing operation. You’ll troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and electrical controls to keep automated lines running safely and efficiently.

Work closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Operations to implement control upgrades, preventive maintenance, and root-cause analysis that reduces downtime and improves reliability across the plant floor.