Senior Controls Engineer — Plant Automation & Robotics

Search Masters, Inc; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Masters, Inc. seeks a seasoned engineer to lead automation initiatives across PCB, LED, and wire operations. You will drive projects from concept to commissioning, integrating PLCs, robotics, VFDs, HMIs, and servo drives to ensure seamless production.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing with hands-on PLC/HMI work; robotics experience is highly preferred. This full-time position is based on site, offering opportunities for advancement and growth.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with hands-on PLC, HMI, and plant automation programming.
• Experience with robotics integration and schematic design is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive plant automation initiatives across PCB assembly, LED assembly, and Wire department operations.
• Lead plant and facility capital projects from concept through commissioning and full operational integration.
• Install, commission, troubleshoot, design, and program comprehensive plant automation systems including PLCs (Allen Bradley), Robotics (Fanuc, ABB), VFDs, HMIs, and servo drives.
• Create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks to support engineering and production needs.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics integration

Schematic design

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Fanuc Robotics

ABB Robotics

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Servo drives

VFDs/HMIs

Job description

Search Masters, Inc. seeks a seasoned engineer to lead automation initiatives across PCB, LED, and wire operations. You will drive projects from concept to commissioning, integrating PLCs, robotics, VFDs, HMIs, and servo drives to ensure seamless production.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing with hands-on PLC/HMI work; robotics experience is highly preferred. This full-time position is based on site, offering opportunities for advancement and growth.