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Automation Controls Engineer

CyberCoders
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2026
  • Job Title: Automation Controls Engineer
  • Location: Columbia, MD
  • Salary: $110,000 - 125,000
  • Requirements: PLCs, Rockwell, HMI, Ignition, panel designs, electrical schematics, system layouts

*30%-40% travel for commissioning at client sites

Position Overview
The Automation Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation systems and control strategies for various industrial applications. The ideal candidate will ensure systems are efficient, reliable, and meet safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement automation control systems using PLCs and HMIs
  • Develop and test control logic for various automation projects
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing control systems
  • Commission new automation systems and ensure they meet project specifications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver optimal solutions
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, and control narratives
  • Utilize AutoCAD and other CAD software for design and layout of control panels

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field
  • Proven experience with PLC programming and HMI development
  • Familiarity with IPC hardware and installation processes
  • Strong troubleshooting and testing skills in an industrial environment
  • Experience with Rockwell software and Ignition platform is preferred
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and control diagrams
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with 3% company contribution
  • Profit sharing plan
  • 4 weeks of PTO 6 paid holidays
  • Monthly phone allowance


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Parker.Graham@CyberCoders.com
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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 03/12/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

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