Controls Engineer

**Department: **Maintenance **Reports to: **Maintenance Manager **Shift: **B shift (5:15 PM – 5:15 AM) 2-2-3 schedule

About the Role

Provide technical expertise for programming, installation, and maintenance of new and existing manufacturing equipment. Troubleshoot equipment issues, support production and skilled trades, and drive continuous improvement — all with safety as top priority.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose and repair electrical/controls issues; ensure operator safety devices function properly
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, ladder logic, and robot interfacing
• Oversee equipment upgrades and programming changes; improve cycle times on robotic welding/assembly lines
• Maintain documentation and train production/maintenance team members
• Evaluate equipment and recommend upgrades or repairs
• Partner with production, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues quickly

What You Need

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2–4 year Electrical Engineering degree (or related field) and/or 4+ years of relevant hands-on experience
• Strong PLC programming and robot teach/programming skills
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and control wiring
• Understanding of metal stamping, spot welding, and assembly processes
• Good communication, organizational, and computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 lbs; bend, climb, stand, and walk as needed
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and around electrical/environmental hazards
• Able to work various plant locations and rotate shifts, including weekend overtime

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematics
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley)