Robotics & Automation Controls Engineer

The Gorilla Glue Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gorilla Glue Company is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of robotic automation across manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities include programming PLCs/HMIs, reading electrical schematics, integrating automated control systems, and collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and operations to improve efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Electromechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong ability to read and develop electrical schematics, blueprints, control narratives, and technical docs per electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Create and improve robotic systems to boost productivity.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Safety, and CI teams to reduce recurring issues and improve OEE, changeover, yield, and labor efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and modify complex electrical controls and automated systems.
• Read and design electrical schematics and mechanical prints; implement and install control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics reading

Robotics knowledge

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Omron

Yaskawa

Pro-face

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

SCADA

Cognex Vision Systems

Job description

The Gorilla Glue Company is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of robotic automation across manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities include programming PLCs/HMIs, reading electrical schematics, integrating automated control systems, and collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and operations to improve efficiency and product quality.