Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Hydrogen Group; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group in Toledo, OH seeks a Senior Automation Controls Engineer for an initial 9-month contract, on-site. The role focuses on troubleshooting controls, improving production efficiency, and implementing equipment modifications to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include FAT/SAT validation, PLC/HMI/robot/SCADA programming, safety system validation, and training teams. 72-hour work weeks across 6am–6pm or 6pm–6am shifts.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of controls engineering experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting high-volume manufacturing equipment.
• Advanced PLC programming experience using IEC 61131-3 languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff platforms for standard and safety PLCs.
• HMI development with FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of ANSI/RIA 15.06, OSHA, NFPA 79, NEC, UL 508A.
• Experience with electrical schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment buy-offs, FAT, SAT, and safety validation.
• Reduce downtime and cycle times while improving quality and reliability.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs, HMIs, robots, SCADA, MES, and industrial networks.
• Maintain equipment programs, configurations, electrical documentation, and version control.
• Implement and validate safety systems for robots, conveyors, and manufacturing equipment.
• Configure industrial networks and support PLC-to-database communications.
• Train production and maintenance teams on operation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networks

Safety systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff PLC

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Toledo, OH (100% on-site)

Duration: initial 9 month contract

Pay: $51-56/hr

Schedule: 1st and 2nd shift on rotation (rotates every 2-4 weeks)

Shifts: 6am - 6pm, or 6pm - 6am (72 hours a week)

The Senior Automation Controls Engineer supports and optimizes automated production equipment within the Bodyshop manufacturing area. This role focuses on troubleshooting controls issues, improving production efficiency, implementing equipment modifications, and ensuring safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment buy-offs, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and safety validation.
• Optimize production lines by reducing downtime and cycle times while improving quality and equipment reliability.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs, HMIs, robots, SCADA, MES, and industrial networks.
• Maintain equipment programs, configurations, electrical documentation, and version control.
• Implement and validate safety systems for industrial robots, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Configure industrial networks and support communications between PLCs and database systems.
• Contribute to controls standards and train production and maintenance teams on equipment operation and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of controls engineering experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting high-volume manufacturing equipment.
• Advanced PLC programming experience using IEC 61131-3 languages, including Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Experience developing standard and safety PLC programs using Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff platforms.
• HMI development experience with FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and electrical standards, including ANSI/RIA 15.06, OSHA, NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A.
• Experience with electrical schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with industrial robots, including Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, or Nachi, and networks such as EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, or PROFINET preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.