What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Adalta EC&I?
Controls Engineer / PLC Engineer | Danbury, CT | On-site | $100,000 – $135,000
📍 Location: Danbury, CT, USA
🏢 On-site: 5 days per week
💰 Salary: $100,000 – $135,000 Quarterly Bonus
🩺 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) Match, PTO
The Role
Join a long-established, engineering-led manufacturing organisation delivering custom automation and control system solutions.
This is a hands-on Controls Engineering role focused on the design, development, testing, and commissioning of control systems for bespoke industrial automation projects.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality, reliable control systems that meet complex customer requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the design and development of PLC and loop controller systems based on project requirements
- Work with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider/Modicon or similar) to develop and troubleshoot control logic
- Develop and maintain HMI applications for operator interaction
- Assist with SCADA system integration (Ignition, Citect, IFIX or similar)
- Document control system designs and track revisions
- Participate in testing, commissioning, and system start-up activities
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and project engineering teams
- Support system optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
- Occasional travel (approx. 10%) for site visits and meetings
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Experience working with PLCs or industrial control systems in a hands-on engineering environment
- Familiarity with ladder logic (LL), function block diagrams (FBD), or similar programming methods
- Experience with HMI systems or operator interfaces
👉 Interested? Apply now to join a well-established engineering organisation delivering critical automation and control solutions.
Salary : $100,000 - $135,000