Controls Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAutomation company specializes in designing and building custom automated assembly, testing, and special process equipment for a variety of industries.
Responsibilities:

• Analyze customer specifications, product drawings, and related documentation to develop optimal control solutions that meet or exceed requirements.
• Design controls architecture for complex systems integrating pneumatic, cam, and servo-driven components.
• Collaborate with electrical designers to ensure successful implementation of designs.
• Support mechanical engineering to align mechanical and electrical control systems.
• Research and select robust, cost-effective components and subsystems that meet design requirements.
• Participate in internal and customer design reviews, as well as customer buy-offs.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical or electrical system issues with the project team.
• Document and communicate scope changes that may impact project cost or timeline.
• Provide time estimates and scheduling updates related to controls design tasks.
• Communicate with customers, internal teams, and vendors on technical project details.
• Travel nationally and internationally to customer sites for installation, troubleshooting, or servicing of equipment, sometimes on short notice.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience designing and integrating control systems for custom automation.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, servo controls, and machine vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
• Experience configuring and programming remote I/O devices (e.g., Ethernet IP, Modbus).
• Skilled in programming safety and non-safety PLCs and HMIs.
• Robot programming experience with Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, Universal, or Kuka is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and debugging skills.
• Experience with analog/digital systems; C++ proficiency is a plus.
• Familiarity with integrating instrumentation or lab equipment into automated systems for precise testing is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Strong verbal, written, listening, and presentation communication skills.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
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