Controls Engineer
Core
Establish digital operations and industrial controls to support facility and product line startups, automate production equipment, and serve as the technical link between software, hardware, and digital field devices for manufacturing execution systems.
Role type
Manufacturing Controls Engineer
Builds
Automated production equipment, MES system applications, and digital field device connections for material lifts and aerial work platforms.
Domain
Manufacturing automation, industrial controls, and digital transformation in heavy equipment.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming (Allen Bradley), HMI programming, network communication protocols (ControlNet, Ethernet, MQTT, OPC UA), electrical control schematics, Python, JavaScript, NodeRed, MES implementation, statistical analysis, technical writing.
Preferred skills
Machine safety controls, Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time, Total Quality Management, LowCode/NoCode front end platforms (Tulip), project leadership.
Technologies
Allen Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix), ControlNet, Ethernet, MQTT, OPC UA, Python, JavaScript, NodeRed, Tulip.
Responsibilities
Establish digital operations and industrial controls for facility startups; automate new production equipment or add features to existing equipment; support development and deployment of MES system applications; troubleshoot and resolve issues with industrial controls, PLC, and HMI; provide hands-on support for field wiring and network communication; research and implement new automation technologies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
