Controls Engineer – Manufacturing Automation

🚨 Hiring: Controls Engineer – Manufacturing Automation

📍 Buffalo, NY

📄 12 Month W2 Contract

Only US Citizens & Green Card Holders Can Apply

We are seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support engine assembly and automation operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is heavily focused on plant floor support, troubleshooting, robotics, PLC programming, and launch activities for next-generation engine programs.

🔧 Key Technical Requirements:

• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC Programming (RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000)

• Siemens PLC Programming (TIA Portal / S7)

• Ladder Logic Programming

• Troubleshooting electrical schematics & machine control circuits

• Robotics experience (Fanuc preferred)

• Industrial Ethernet/IP networks

• Vision systems experience (Matrox preferred)

• Automation systems, instrumentation, test systems, and controls

⭐ Preferred Experience:

• Automotive manufacturing or industrial automation

• Servo drives, motion control, and VFDs

• Cognex / Dalsa vision systems

• Fanuc Robot/Cobot systems

• AMR/Autonomous systems exposure

🎯 Ideal Candidate:

• 2–3 years of controls or automation experience

• Comfortable working on the manufacturing plant floor daily

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical mindset

• Fast learner with excellent communication skills

• Team-oriented and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

📌 Additional Details:

• Onsite role – 5 days/week

• Must be open to any shift (non-rotating)

• Weekend support required (2–3 weekends/month)

• Potential for full-time conversion after 6 months

• Local Buffalo/Niagara candidates preferred

🎓 Education:

• Technical degree preferred (Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology)

• Strong internship/co-op experience will also be considered

📩 Interested candidates can apply directly or send an updated resume for immediate consideration.