Controls Engineer
Core
Design, develop, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems, robotics, industrial networks, and machine vision to support automated production processes.
Role type
Controls Engineer (Automation/PLC)
Builds
Automated production lines, robotic solutions, and control systems for manufacturing equipment.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Automation (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153025229-controls-engineer-at-sika-ag)
Required skills
PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), robotics integration, VFD/servo configuration, PID tuning, industrial networking, machine vision, electrical drawing interpretation, project management
Preferred skills
Mixing and packaging system expertise, process optimization, capital project management
Technologies
Allen-Bradley, Siemens, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, distributed I/O, industrial networks, camera vision systems
Responsibilities
Design and maintain PLC-based control systems and robotics; configure and troubleshoot VFDs, servo systems, and safety PLCs; tune PID loops and optimize process control strategies; manage projects from start to finish including budget and timeline; implement changes in production processes to increase capacity and reduce bottlenecks; create procedures and documentation for automated systems.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC