Project Controls Engineer

Variant Partners

Ohio

On-site

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) match
Annual bonus

Job summary

A leading global automotive supplier is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to join their team in Bellefontaine, OH. This full-time role focuses on automation, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in PLC programming. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years of hands-on PLC/HMI programming experience.
  • Familiarity with electrical standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support technical projects, including equipment installation and process improvements.
  • Program and troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems.
  • Design and review control panels and electrical schematics.
  • Interface with maintenance, engineering, and suppliers.
  • Apply structured problem-solving methods to improve system reliability.

Skills

PLC programming
Team collaboration
Structured problem-solving
Equipment installation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical
Mitsubishi PLC
Allen Bradley PLC
Fanuc robotics
Yaskawa robotics

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading global tier-one automotive supplier, is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to join their team at a key manufacturing facility in Bellefontaine, OH. This hands-on engineering role focuses on automation, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.


Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr


Additional compensation types


  • Annual Bonus


Recruiter at Variant Partners: Executive Search


Why work here?

This company is a trusted name in the automotive industry, known for innovation, quality, and stability. As they expand their operations across North America, this position offers a chance to work on impactful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and grow your technical and leadership skills. This is a full-time, direct-hire role with a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and a full benefits package (medical, vision, dental, 401K match).


Responsibilities

The Project Controls Engineer will be responsible for supporting automation and controls projects across the plant, focusing on improving equipment performance, reliability, and process efficiency:



  • Lead and support technical projects, including equipment installation and process improvements

  • Program and troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems (Mitsubishi & Allen Bradley preferred)

  • Design and review control panels, electrical schematics, and power distribution plans

  • Interface with maintenance, engineering, suppliers, and contractors

  • Apply structured problem-solving methods (Six Sigma, 8D, Kaizen) to improve system reliability


Experience


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

  • 3+ years of hands-on PLC/HMI programming experience

  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, robotics (Fanuc, Yaskawa), and electrical standards


Employment type


  • Full-time


Job function


  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Manufacturing


Seniority level


  • Associate


Benefits

Medical insurance; Vision insurance; 401(k)

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