What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control Engineer position at LVI Associates?
Control Engineer - Cincinnati
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time |
We're looking for a Controls Engineer with strong electrical design and PLC/HMI experience to support full‑cycle automation projects - from design and documentation through commissioning and long‑term support. This role blends hands‑on engineering with light technical sales support and offers high visibility across engineering, operations, and customer-facing work.
- Lead electrical & controls design for custom automation systems
- Create schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and documentation
- Program & debug PLCs, HMIs, motion control, drives, and servo systems
- Build hardware & software BOMs aligned with cost and vendor standards
- Perform on-site startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Support pre‑sales scoping, customer communication, and technical proposals
- Maintain project documentation, change control, and schedule alignment
- Stay current on product lines, technologies, and market trends
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Hands‑on experience with PLC, HMI, and motion systems
- Strong communication skills with customer‑facing comfort
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Ability to deliver clean, accurate engineering work from concept to commissioning