Controls Engineering Coordinator – Custom Automation

Alliance Automation began operations in August 2008, seizing an opportunity to provide automation solutions to underserved industries. Our innovative thinkers design and build robotic automation systems that optimize production processes. We provide automation solutions for a multitude of industries; each helping upgrade efficiency, increase throughput and guarantee reliability in production.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Controls Engineering Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing the design, programming, and installation of control systems for industrial equipment manufactured in Van Wert, Ohio. They work to ensure that control systems are functioning properly, and they lead teams to implement solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and performance.

Top 5 Responsibilities

• LMA (Leadership, Management, Accountability
• Engineering Scheduling
• Engineering Execution (Engineering Quality)
• Quoting and Monitoring Project Budgets
• Standards Training/Employee Development
  
  

Additional Responsibilties / Duties

• Identifies resource needs and works with manager to secure resources.
• Approves timelines and verify quoted hours match timelines.
• Assigns lead engineers and completes project KPI tracking.
• Assures equipment meets Alliance and Customer Standards.
• Works with managers and HR to maintain robust training systems.
• Assists with on boarding new hires.
• Leads weekly L10 meetings.
• Maintains department schedules per timelines and resource availability.
• Establish and maintains relationships with external contractors.
• Conducts yearly performance reviews with direct reports.
• Reviews quotes prior to submittal.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or a related field. A Master’s degree may be preferred.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in control systems engineering, with 2-3 years in a leadership or project management role.
• Expertise in control systems design, PLC programming, SCADA, and DCS.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and coordinate teams.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, process control, and instrumentation.
• Experience with industrial networking protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, NFPA, OSHA).
  
  

What We Offer

Alliance Automation benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Hourly/Salary Wage Based on Experience
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability
• 401k & Company Match
• Parental Leave
• We provide our employees with a safe, clean, climate-controlled work environment.