Senior Control Engineer

MAU Workforce Solutions; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

MAU is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer for our client in Florence, KY. You will maintain, improve, and optimize control systems including machine, robot, vision, and measurement programs while supporting automation, manufacturing operations, and technical training.

This direct-hire opportunity requires five years of hands-on PLC programming experience and extensive knowledge of industrial control systems, automation, and robotics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of hands-on PLC programming experience in a manufacturing or automation environment.
• 5+ years of experience and/or specialized training in industrial control systems, automation, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex programming issues in control systems and automation equipment.
• Design, develop, and optimize control concepts for automated equipment and systems.
• Maintain, update, and improve vision inspection systems used in the automation process.
• Provide hands-on technical training and guidance to controls and maintenance personnel.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, software, and hardware to maintain a high level of technical proficiency.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation

Robotics

Control systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Nexeed-MES

ERP systems

Job description

MAU is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer for our client in Florence, KY. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will maintain, improve, and optimize control systems, including machine, robot, vision, and measurement programs while supporting automation, manufacturing operations, and technical training. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Shift Information

• Monday through Friday
• Flexibility required
• Availability outside of standard working hours is required to support urgent production needs when necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five years of hands‑on PLC programming experience in a manufacturing or automation environment.
• 5+ years of experience and/or specialized training in industrial control systems, automation, and robotics.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with Nexeed‑MES and related portfolio.
• Experience with ERP or other manufacturing execution software.

General Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of PLC programming languages.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• College‑level technical math skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions involving complex technical issues.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assist with orienting and training lower‑level employees.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn additional software packages.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex programming issues in control systems and automation equipment.
• Identify and engage external technical expertise when necessary.
• Debug and implement process improvements for assembly and manufacturing line controls to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Design, develop, and optimize control concepts for automated equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and modify robot‑to‑PLC interface programs to ensure seamless integration and performance.
• Maintain, update, and improve vision inspection systems used in the automation process.
• Support maintenance teams in diagnosing and resolving equipment‑related issues.
• Provide hands‑on technical training and guidance to controls and maintenance personnel on control systems and automation equipment.
• Advance the technical competence of technicians throughout the organization.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, software, and hardware to maintain a high level of technical proficiency.
• Execute special projects and assignments as directed by management.
• Demonstrate advanced capability in PLC programming languages.
• Maintain, improve, and optimize machine, robot, vision, and measurement programs.
• Escalate only the most critical automation and programming issues when necessary.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing assembly environment.
• Availability outside of normal working hours may be required to support production needs.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for up to four hours at a time.
• Repetitively bend, twist, and grasp.
• Lift up to 45 pounds.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position