Controls Engineer

CONTROLS ENGINEER (Permanent)
Our client, an established & growing international manufacturing organization with its US headquarters in WNY, is looking to add a Controls Engineer to their growing team. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily design, development, and implementation responsibilities that support industrial automation and drive manufacturing operations
  
• Collaborate with Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to ensure equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently
  
• Design, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment and processes
  
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, automation, and control system issues to determine the root cause
  
• Create corrective action plans and ensure swift implementation in order to minimize downtime and improve operational performance
  
• Analyze & modify PLC programs, HMI applications, and associated control system software ensuring accurate documentation at all times
  
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical documentation to support system design, troubleshooting, and implementation
  
• Provide support regarding new equipment commissioning, startup activities, system upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
  
• Partner with various internal team members—Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance, and Production—to identify root causes of equipment and process issues and implement effective corrective actions
  
• Ensure control system designs and modifications maintain compliance with applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal engineering specifications
  
• Maintain accurate documentation of control system changes, including software revisions, I/O modifications, and logic updates
  
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging automation technologies, including robotics, machine vision, motion control, and advanced manufacturing solutions
  
• Support efforts to improve system reliability, equipment performance, process consistency, and overall manufacturing efficiency
  
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
  
• $90,000 – $125,000 annually depending on experience
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related
  
• 3+ years’ experience in industrial automation and controls systems in a manufacturing environment
  
• Proficient in PLC programming/troubleshooting; experience with multiple PLC platforms & automation architectures
  
• Experience with motion control, robotics, and/or vision systems
  
• Ability to read/interpret control drawings & electrical schematics
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Strong organization skills, analytical, and time management skills
  
• Meticulous attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters