Senior Controls Engineer — PLC, SCADA & Automation

Camaco; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco in Lorain, Ohio is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to design, develop, and maintain control systems for automated machinery and production cells.

The role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and DCS, plus Ladder Logic and Structured Text programming. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to deliver reliable, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years in control systems, automation, and instrumentation.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and DCS systems.
• Proficient in Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for automated machinery and production cells.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of control systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control systems to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams.
• Create documentation and system specifications.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to boost efficiency.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance (IEC, ISO, OSHA).

Skills

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

Electrical circuits

Sensors & actuators

Ethernet/IP

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs (SLC 500, CompactLogix, MicroLogix)

SCADA

HMI

DCS

Job description

Camaco in Lorain, Ohio is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to design, develop, and maintain control systems for automated machinery and production cells.

The role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and DCS, plus Ladder Logic and Structured Text programming. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to deliver reliable, compliant solutions.