2nd shift Controls Engineer (1156488)

Location: Montgomery, AL

Salary: $100,000.00 USD Annually - $110,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

Montgomery, AL

Direct Hire

Work Schedule: Second Shift (2:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

Salary: Up to $110,000 + OT Eligible

Relocation Assistance: Available

Position Summary

Seeking a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to lead the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial automation and control systems. This role involves PLC/HMI programming, robotics, vision systems, commissioning, validation, process improvements, and electrical design support in a manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Required)
• Electrical Engineering preferred
• Other engineering disciplines considered
• 5+ years of experience designing and maintaining:
• PLC-based control systems
• HMI-based control systems
• Automation systems
• Experience with:
• Implementation
• Commissioning
• Validation
• Troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain, and optimize automation and control systems.
• Support manufacturing operations across all shifts.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot:
• PLCs
• HMIs
• Robotics systems
• Vision systems
• Torque Control Boxes and Torque Guns
• Create and maintain:
• PLC/HMI documentation
• Functional specifications
• Recipe parameter tables
• Standard operating procedures
• Develop:
• Panel layouts
• Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Wiring schematics
• Read, interpret, and redline electrical drawings.
• Troubleshoot electrical and automation issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Create electrical designs for new equipment and infrastructure projects.
• Lead equipment upgrades and automation improvement initiatives.
• Support commissioning and validation activities.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Supervise contractors and trades during equipment installations.
• Identify automation issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Support process investigations and manufacturing improvements.

Technical Requirements

PLC & Controls

• PLC Programming
• Rockwell Automation Software:
• RSLogix 500
• RSLogix 5000
• PanelBuilder32
• RSView
• RSLinx
• HMI Programming & Configuration
• DCS Programming

Automation & Robotics

• Robotics Programming
• Robotics Troubleshooting
• Vision Systems
• Automation Failure Analysis
• Manufacturing Equipment Integration

SCADA & Systems

• HMI / SCADA Configuration
• Control System Design
• Industrial Automation Systems

Engineering & Design

• Electrical Design
• Panel Design
• Wiring Schematics
• Electrical Drawings
• Equipment Design & Modification

Software & Tools

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access
• Visual Basic

Compliance & Standards Knowledge

• OSHA
• NEC (National Electrical Code)
• NFPA Standards
• Industrial Safety Standards
• Commissioning & Validation Practices

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong PLC Programming expertise.
• Strong HMI Programming expertise.
• Working knowledge of Robotics and Vision Systems.
• Project Management experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple automation projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of Controls & Automation Engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Rockwell Automation platforms
• PLC Programming
• HMI Development
• Robotics
• Vision Systems
• SCADA
• Experience with commissioning, validation, and manufacturing automation projects.
• Comfortable supporting off-shift manufacturing operations and leading automation initiatives.