Controls Systems Engineer / Automation Engineer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
  
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  
  
• 401(k) with company match
  
  
• Paid time off and company holidays
  
  
• Paid parental leave
  
  
• Pet insurance options
  
  
• Night shift opportunities available
  
  
• Ongoing training, coaching, and career advancement opportunities
  
  

• Troubleshoot, modify, and optimize PLC and PC-based control systems including Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and RSLogix 5000 platforms.
  
  
• Support and maintain automated systems including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply equipment, and SCADA systems.
  
  
• Serve as the first point of escalation for on-site and remote controls support, including after-hours troubleshooting and emergency response.
  
  
• Monitor and maintain industrial networks including Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, servo drives, VFDs, and associated electrical systems.
  
  
• Identify reliability improvement opportunities and lead projects from concept through implementation.
  
  
• Analyze system performance metrics, diagnose recurring issues, and implement process improvements to reduce downtime.
  
  
• Ensure systems comply with design specifications, electrical codes, and safety standards.
  
  
• Coordinate contractor activities including project scopes, scheduling, inspections, and maintenance oversight.
  
  
• Communicate technical information, timelines, and operational impacts effectively with leadership, maintenance, and operations teams.
  
  
• Build strong working relationships with clients, operations personnel, and cross-functional teams.
  
  

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  
  
• 2–5 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or industrial systems support.
  
  
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with PLC programming, robotics controls, and SCADA systems.
  
  
• Experience participating in at least two full engineering design cycles including specification, equipment selection, and programming.
  
  
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in industrial environments requiring climbing, bending, and extended standing.
  
  

• Previous apprenticeship or advanced controls troubleshooting/programming experience.
  
  
• Experience with conveyor systems, sortation equipment, and robotic maintenance.
  
  
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
  
  
• Strong organizational, technical, and mathematical abilities.