Controls Engineer

1st Shift Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation, Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing

Summar

yResults-driven Controls Engineer with 5-7 years of experience designing, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting advanced industrial automation systems in high-volume manufacturing environments. Expertise in developing control systems from written sequences of operation, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system design, PLC/HMI programming, robotics integration, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), machine vision, and smart factory technologies. Proven ability to support production-critical equipment, lead automation projects, diagnose complex controls issues, and serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for manufacturing operations. Experienced working directly on the factory floor, partnering with production, maintenance, logistics, and engineering teams to maximize equipment uptime, improve efficiency, and implement next-generation automation solutions

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Key Responsibiliti

• esDesign and develop complete industrial automation and control systems from written sequences of operatio
• n.Engineer and create pneumatic piping diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and electrical wiring diagram
• s.Design electrical control panels and power distribution systems in compliance with electrical and safety standard
• s.Develop, program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC control systems utilizing Siemens and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation platform
• s.Design, configure, and maintain Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications for manufacturing equipment and process control system
• s.Configure, program, and troubleshoot servo drive hardware and motion control system
• s.Review, interpret, and modify control logic to diagnose and resolve equipment failures and automation fault
• s.Perform system testing, debugging, commissioning, validation, startup support, and production launch activitie
• s.Support procurement, installation, implementation, and integration of new manufacturing equipment and automation technologie
• s.Provide technical support for production, maintenance, and operations teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performanc
• e.Troubleshoot and support autonomous manufacturing technologies including Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), fleet management systems, automated material handling equipment, and collaborative robots (Cobots
• ).Serve as plant SME for advanced automation technologies, robotic material movement systems, and Industry 4.0 initiative
• s.Support AMR platforms, automated forklifts, routing systems, navigation software, communication networks, and material delivery system
• s.Integrate and support industrial robotics including Fanuc Robots/Cobots and automated manufacturing cell
• s.Support machine vision systems including Cognex AI, Dalsa, and Matrox vision platform
• s.Collaborate with manufacturing, materials, logistics, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify automation improvements and optimize production processe
• s.Create and maintain technical documentation including control narratives, process flows, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and project record
• s.Train plant personnel on equipment operation, maintenance procedures, safety practices, and control system functionalit
• y.Document root cause analyses, corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and equipment modification
• s.Travel to manufacturing facilities and customer sites as required to support installations, commissioning, startups, and troubleshooting activitie
• s.Support capital projects involving robotics, automated material handling systems, smart factory technologies, and manufacturing modernization effort

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Technical Ski

llsControls & Automat

• ionPLC Programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwe
• ll)HMI Development and Configurat
• ionServo Drive Programming & Motion Cont
• rolIndustrial Networking & Communicati
• onsControl System Architect
• ureProcess Contr
• olsElectrical Controls Des
• ignIndustrial Automation Syst
• emsMachine Control Hardware & Softw

areDesign & Engineer

• ingAuto
• CADElectrical Schematic Des
• ignControl Panel Des
• ignPneumatic System Des
• ignHydraulic System Des
• ignWiring Diagram Developm
• entSequence of Operation Developm
• entSystem Integrat

ionRobotics & Advanced Technolog

• iesFanuc Robots and Cob
• otsAutonomous Mobile Robots (AM
• Rs)OTTO A
• MRsBastian Automated Forklift Syst
• emsFleet Management Softw
• areAutomated Material Handling Syst
• emsIndustry 4.0 Technolog
• iesSmart Factory Soluti
• onsMachine Vision Syst
• emsCognex AI Vis
• ionDalsa Vision Syst
• emsMatrox Vision Technolog

iesManufacturing Supp

• ortEquipment Troubleshoot
• ingRoot Cause Analy
• sisCommissioning & Star
• tupValidation Test
• ingProduction Supp
• ortPreventive Maintenance Supp
• ortContinuous Improvem
• entCapital Project Execut
• ionProduction Launch Supp

ortLeadership & Professional Competenc

• iesProject Coordination and Technical Leaders
• hipSubject Matter Expert (SME) Developm
• entStrong Analytical and Problem-Solving Ski
• llsCustomer-Focused Mind
• setCross-Functional Team Collaborat
• ionEffective Communication and Training Abilit
• iesContinuous Learning and Adaptabil
• ityAbility to Supervise and Mentor Oth
• ersIndependent Decision-Mak
• ingSense of Urgency in Production Environme
• ntsCommitment to Safety, Quality, and Operational Excelle
• nceIntegrity and Ethical Leaders
• hipInnovation and Change Managem

entQualificati

• onsBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related technical fie
• ld.5–7 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, manufacturing equipment support, or related engineering disciplin
• es.Strong knowledge of electrical and industrial safety standar
• ds.Experience supporting high-volume, machine-intensive manufacturing operatio