Job Description
Job Description
Location: Miamisburg, OH
Employment Type: 1st Shift, Full-time, direct hire
Job Brief
Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a SR PLC Controls Project Engineer for our client. This job is responsible for the design, development, programming, implementation, and support of advanced robotic automation systems with a primary focus on PLC and HMI controls. This role serves as a technical leader on complex automation projects, managing electrical design, controls architecture, customer communications, project execution, and system startup activities.
What’s a Typical Day Like?
- Design, develop, program, and support robotic automation systems to meet customer specifications and project requirements
- Develop complete PLC and HMI programs utilizing Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms
- Perform advanced electrical calculations to verify design requirements and system performance
- Create electrical schematics, control panel designs, bills of materials (BOMs), and supporting documentation
- Develop, test, startup, debug, and validate complete automation systems
- Analyze test data to ensure systems meet functional and performance specifications
- Apply industry standards including NEC, ANSI-RIA, OSHA, and applicable electrical codes
- Develop standard engineering solutions and best practices for future automation projects
- Lead complex automation and controls projects from concept through customer acceptance
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules and deliverables
- Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, milestone tracking, and resource planning
- Support project kickoff meetings and provide technical leadership throughout project execution
- Communicate project status, risks, and technical challenges to stakeholders
- Assist with milestone invoicing and project documentation as required
- Serve as the primary technical contact for customers throughout project execution
- Facilitate design reviews with customers, suppliers, and internal departments
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during system integration, commissioning, and startup
- Provide technical leadership and support to engineering, manufacturing, sales, service, and customer teams
- Assist with technical proposals and solution development
- Follow and support ISO procedures and quality standards
- Contribute to the development of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices
- Assist with engineering change management and project closeout reviews
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
What Are the Requirements of the Job?
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field required
- 6–8 years of experience in PLC controls engineering, automation engineering, robotics, or related field
- Extensive experience programming Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI systems
- Experience leading complex automation projects from design through startup
- Experience working directly with customers on technical projects
- Experience in robotic automation systems preferred
- Advanced Allen Bradley PLC programming
- Advanced Siemens PLC programming
- HMI development and programming
- System startup, commissioning, and debugging
- Industrial networking and communications
- Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Electrical system design
- Fuse and wire sizing calculations
- Electrical schematic development
- Control panel design
- Bill of Material (BOM) creation
- Electrical code compliance
- Robotic system integration
- Automated manufacturing systems
- Motion control systems
- Industrial safety systems
- Validation and verification testing
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Customer-focused mindset
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout engineering and manufacturing environments
- Ability to use hands for computer and technical work
- Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to travel frequently for customer support, installations, and project activities
- Engineering office, manufacturing facility, and customer site environments
- Frequent travel required
- Occasional exposure to moving machinery, electrical systems, UV exposure, sparks, heat, fumes, and industrial environments
- Moderate noise levels
- Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, lubricants, solvents, cleaners, paints, and related industrial products
- Experience with robotic automation systems and integration
- Knowledge about robotic platforms
- Project management experience
- Experience with ISO-compliant engineering environments
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Job Description
Location: Miamisburg, OH
Employment Type: 1st Shift, Full-time, direct hire
Job Brief
Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a SR PLC Controls Project Engineer for our client. This job is responsible for the design, development, programming, implementation, and support of advanced robotic automation systems with a primary focus on PLC and HMI controls. This role serves as a technical leader on complex automation projects, managing electrical design, controls architecture, customer communications, project execution, and system startup activities.
What’s a Typical Day Like?
- Design, develop, program, and support robotic automation systems to meet customer specifications and project requirements
- Develop complete PLC and HMI programs utilizing Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms
- Perform advanced electrical calculations to verify design requirements and system performance
- Create electrical schematics, control panel designs, bills of materials (BOMs), and supporting documentation
- Develop, test, startup, debug, and validate complete automation systems
- Analyze test data to ensure systems meet functional and performance specifications
- Apply industry standards including NEC, ANSI-RIA, OSHA, and applicable electrical codes
- Develop standard engineering solutions and best practices for future automation projects
- Lead complex automation and controls projects from concept through customer acceptance
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules and deliverables
- Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, milestone tracking, and resource planning
- Support project kickoff meetings and provide technical leadership throughout project execution
- Communicate project status, risks, and technical challenges to stakeholders
- Assist with milestone invoicing and project documentation as required
- Serve as the primary technical contact for customers throughout project execution
- Facilitate design reviews with customers, suppliers, and internal departments
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during system integration, commissioning, and startup
- Provide technical leadership and support to engineering, manufacturing, sales, service, and customer teams
- Assist with technical proposals and solution development
- Follow and support ISO procedures and quality standards
- Contribute to the development of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices
- Assist with engineering change management and project closeout reviews
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
What Are the Requirements of the Job?
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field required
- 6–8 years of experience in PLC controls engineering, automation engineering, robotics, or related field
- Extensive experience programming Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI systems
- Experience leading complex automation projects from design through startup
- Experience working directly with customers on technical projects
- Experience in robotic automation systems preferred
- Advanced Allen Bradley PLC programming
- Advanced Siemens PLC programming
- HMI development and programming
- System startup, commissioning, and debugging
- Industrial networking and communications
- Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Electrical system design
- Fuse and wire sizing calculations
- Electrical schematic development
- Control panel design
- Bill of Material (BOM) creation
- Electrical code compliance
- Robotic system integration
- Automated manufacturing systems
- Motion control systems
- Industrial safety systems
- Validation and verification testing
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Customer-focused mindset
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout engineering and manufacturing environments
- Ability to use hands for computer and technical work
- Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to travel frequently for customer support, installations, and project activities
- Engineering office, manufacturing facility, and customer site environments
- Frequent travel required
- Occasional exposure to moving machinery, electrical systems, UV exposure, sparks, heat, fumes, and industrial environments
- Moderate noise levels
- Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, lubricants, solvents, cleaners, paints, and related industrial products
- Experience with robotic automation systems and integration
- Knowledge about robotic platforms
- Project management experience
- Experience with ISO-compliant engineering environments
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