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Controls Engineer (2nd Shift) (1152638)

The Judge Group
Tuscaloosa, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL

Salary: $90,000.00 USD Annually - $110,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Controls Engineer (2nd Shift)

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Job Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: 2nd Shift, 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder!

Job Summary

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join a manufacturing team in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing controls systems to reduce equipment downtime, improve production efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with plant maintenance teams and supporting automated production systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement software and hardware modifications to improve equipment performance, quality, and efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and program PLC systems to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
  • Support automated manufacturing equipment, including robotics, HMIs, and vision systems.
  • Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production, and quality teams to optimize manufacturing operations.
  • Coordinate activities with contractors, vendors, and suppliers as needed.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, including machine parameters, programming changes, equipment records, drawings, manuals, and preventive maintenance documentation.
  • Manage inventory of critical spare parts and supplies to support uninterrupted production.
  • Participate in equipment launches, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 requirements.
  • Provide maintenance team support and leadership coverage when necessary.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 5-6 years of manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial production environment.
  • Experience working with plant maintenance teams and automated manufacturing systems.
  • Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including:
    • ControlLogix
    • CompactLogix
    • MicroLogix
  • Ability to read, troubleshoot, and modify ladder logic programs.
  • Experience programming and supporting HMI systems, including PanelView.
  • Experience with FANUC robotics; ABB robotics experience is a plus.
  • Experience with industrial automation, controls integration, and vision systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Siemens PLC programming.
  • Experience with electric torque control systems such as Atlas Copco or Stanley tools.
  • Experience leading maintenance activities or supporting maintenance personnel.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $90,000 - $110,000
  • Direct-hire opportunity
  • Long-term career growth with an established manufacturing organization

Apply Today

If you have experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, FANUC robotics, manufacturing automation, and controls engineering in a production environment, we encourage you to apply for this immediate onsite opportunity in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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