Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer

Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Birmingham, AL +40% Travel

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000

Position Overview
We are a small organization that works in a collaborative environment. We have clients all across North America, but most of our work is done in the South East. We have been in business since the late 90's and have have 50 employees.

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems and automation solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our clients equipment and systems operate efficiently and effectively, while also meeting safety and regulatory standards. This position will require 40% travel to client sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Program and configure PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with control systems and automation equipment.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration of control systems.
• Perform system testing and validation to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Maintain documentation for control systems, including schematics, software, and operation manuals.
• Stay updated with the latest industry technologies and standards to improve system performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controls Engineer or similar role in automation and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, Siemens, Misubishi, OR ABB) and HMI software (FactoryTalk, Wonderware).
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and Ladder Logic programming.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• We will offer a chance to work with Cognex and Keyence

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision

401K with Match

Bonus

PTO

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/06/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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