Senior Controls Engineer

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Plymouth - 46247

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time

Function: Engineering

Pay Range: ($93,254.24 - $133,220)

Target Bonus: 10.0%

Req ID: 27952

Job Summary

We are seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer specializing in PC, PLC and HMI programming for custom machinery projects. This role focuses on developing, testing, and commissioning control logic and operator interfaces to ensure optimal machine performance. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills and experience integrating automation components.

Key Responsibilities

• Create source code for PC base industrial control systems.
• Design and program PLC logic for custom machinery (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Develop HMI interfaces for operator interaction.
• Test and debug control programs to ensure reliability.
• Integrate motion control systems, sensors, and safety devices.
• Support on-site installation and commissioning of programmed systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve programming issues during build and post-installation phases.
• Maintain software documentation and version control.
• Coordinate with contractors during installation for programming adjustments.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in PLC and HMI programming.
• Proficiency in Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View, or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNET).
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Travel: 30% - 50%
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with robotics and motion control programming.
• Familiarity with safety PLCs and advanced diagnostics.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple programming tasks.
  
  

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.