Controls Engineer

Job Description

Position: Controls Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: M-F

Travel & Work Details

Travel Requirement: ~ 35%

Travel Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Interview Process

First Round: Onsite interview with Dom and Alex

Second Round: Interview with two Controls team members

Must-Haves

Associate degree in Engineering

3+ years of experience in manufacturing

Allen Bradley PLC experience

Plusses:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Siemens PLC experience

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Design, coordinate, and execute electrical and automation projects for ADS Manufacturing

Lead electrical upgrades and new installations

Provide technical support to ADS facilities (onsite and remote)

Identify automation opportunities (robotics, data collection, energy savings, efficiency, safety)

Ensure automated systems meet production needs

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Services, Maintenance, and Production teams

Primary Responsibilities

Design electrical enclosures, sub-panel layouts, and wiring diagrams per UL/CUL/CSA and NFPA79 standards

Review designs from other engineers

Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on panels and equipment

Maintain accurate software, programs, drawings, and files

Develop and review electrical panel designs

Write PLC, HMI, and drive programs (expert-level PLC programming)

Provide startup training for operators and maintenance teams

Create bills of materials

Travel within US and Canada (~35%)

Provide local and remote plant support

Lead acceptance testing and debugging of OEM equipment

Manage installation contractors and mentor other Controls Engineers

Required Skills

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, OneNote, Excel, Outlook)

Excellent communication skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Ability to troubleshoot electrical components, AC/DC motors/drives, and PLCs

PLC & HMI programming experience with:

Allen Bradley (RSLogix 5, 500, Studio 5000)

Siemens (Simatic Manager, TIA Portal)

Automation Direct

Familiarity with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical

Experience with:

Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View ME & Studio 5000 View Designer

Yaskawa & Allen Bradley VFDs

B&R Automation Studio

Fanuc Robotics

Allen Bradley Kinetix Drives & Servo Motion

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk/crawl around equipment

Kneeling or sitting for wiring tasks

Lift up to 25 lbs

Stand for long periods on concrete flooring

Travel up to 35% by car or plane

Full-time