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