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Controls Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares and Lifesciences
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/8/2026

Job Details

Job Description:
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join our on-site team in Birmingham, AL. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automation systems, PLC programming, and motion or vision control. You will be responsible for designing, programming, and troubleshooting control systems for industrial automation equipment and robotic applications.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and program control systems for automated equipment.
  • Work with PLCs, robotics, and vision or motion systems to ensure optimal machine performance.
  • Troubleshoot and modify existing systems to improve efficiency and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system integration, commissioning, and testing.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of control designs and system configurations.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Hands-on experience with at least 2-3 of the following:
  • PLC: Rockwell, Siemens, Omron.
  • Robot: Fanuc (preferred).
  • Vision Systems: Fanuc, Cognex, Keyence.
  • Servo Motion: Rockwell, Omron, Trio.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
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