Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop control system software for PLCs, HMIs, and GUIs.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot automated control systems.
• Create control specifications, functional descriptions, and I/O requirements.
• Support electrical design reviews and integration activities.
• Debug and commission automation systems both in-house and at customer facilities.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with controls engineers and mentor junior engineering team members.
• Lead the controls portion of projects from design through final customer acceptance.
• Support system startup, installation, and field service activities.
• Conduct customer training sessions and provide ongoing technical support.
• Travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Must be US Citizen

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:- Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Automation Engineering
  • Related technical field

Equivalent industry experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of PLC programming and controls engineering experience.
• Experience designing, troubleshooting, and commissioning automated systems.
• Experience with electrical wiring and troubleshooting.
• Background in manufacturing automation or robotic systems preferred.

Preferred Technical Skills

PLC Programming

• Siemens PLCs
• Omron PLCs
• Mitsubishi iQ-R (preferred)
• Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (preferred)

Automation & Controls

• HMI development
• GUI development
• Industrial networking protocols
• Systems integration
• Electrical controls troubleshooting
• Pneumatic systems troubleshooting

Bonus Skills

• Virtual Commissioning- Siemens Process Simulate

  • Emulate3D

• Robotic automation experience

• Automotive manufacturing experience

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-focused mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing and automotive facilities
• Exposure to noisy production environments
• Frequent standing, walking, and onsite system support
• Work on concrete and grated industrial flooring
• Overtime and weekend work may be required to meet customer schedules

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Must be able to travel to Canada
• Overnight travel required
• Occasional extended travel during system installations and startup activities

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Bachelor's Degree
• PLC Programming Experience
• Electrical Schematic Reading