Plant Controls Engineer - Optimize Automation & Uptime

Colonial Group; Roanoke (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Delta Dental

VSP Vision

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automated assembly systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics. You will troubleshoot, program, and improve control systems to boost productivity while meeting safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with AB Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7, and Fanuc robots, plus strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 2+ years of industry experience with related equipment.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage automation controls systems for productivity.
• Program and troubleshoot automation equipment and controls.
• Review logs, data, and reports to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with multiple facilities and departments.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support safety and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens Step 7

C++

C# & ladder logic

Reading drawings

Electronic devices

Fanuc Robodrs programming

Communication protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT

Tools

Studio 5000

Siemens STEP 7

Fanuc/Robots

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automated assembly systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics. You will troubleshoot, program, and improve control systems to boost productivity while meeting safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with AB Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7, and Fanuc robots, plus strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills. English proficiency is required.