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Controls Engineer

Sterling Engineering
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2025
The Controls Engineer will develop electrical schematics, PLC programs, and intuitive HMI designs to effectively control automated equipment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, leading controls projects from conception through implementation.

Responsibilities:

  • Solve complex controls engineering problems from component to full system integration.
  • Provide engineering expertise and technical support to sales, procurement, manufacturing, and field service teams.
  • Collaborate closely with design and manufacturing teams to meet project timelines and ensure quality deliverables.
  • Develop detailed schematics and panel layout drawings based on solid knowledge of electrical theory, industry standards, and best practices.
  • Create organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable PLC ladder logic utilizing established programming standards.
  • Design intuitive, user-friendly HMI screens that offer clear, effective machine feedback for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
  • Contribute actively to the creation and review of machine documentation, including bills of materials, technical drawings, and operational manuals.
  • Troubleshoot and debug electrical panels, wiring connections, and safety circuits as necessary.
  • Perform occasional travel to customer sites for installations, commissioning, and technical support.

Qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience as an Automation & Controls Engineer or Robotics Engineer, specifically in deploying automated electromechanical systems in project-driven environments. Equivalent experience in closely related roles will be considered.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems with robust error handling and recovery capabilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with NEC/OSHA safety regulations and standards.
  • Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software tools (Studio 5000 Logix Designer, View Designer, FactoryTalk Optix) highly desirable.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required; familiarity with AutoCAD and SolidWorks Electrical is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • High attention to detail, quality-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
  • Experience programming FANUC, Kawasaki, or Yaskawa robots preferred.
  • Knowledge of SQL databases is beneficial.

Salary: $100,000 to $120,000 based on experience

Benefits: 401(k), Insurance (health, dental, life, vision), PTO

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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