OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems for various applications. This role requires a strong background in electrical engineering and programming, along with hands-on experience in manufacturing environments. The successful candidate will contribute to projects that enhance system performance and reliability while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise in control system design, including component selection, power distribution, network architecture, detailed electrical schematics, and documentation of sequences of operation and functional requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs, HMIs, I/O modules, and drives (hardware and software).
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming using Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text.
• Hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA software, including advanced features such as scripting, database integration, and enterprise administration.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and IO-Link.
• Skilled in integrating PLCs with peripheral devices including VFDs, servo drives, machine vision systems, barcode scanners, and RFID readers.
• Knowledge of industrial robotics and PLC-robot interfacing, including standard and safety I/O for program execution, collision prevention, and operator safety.
• Solid understanding of computer networking fundamentals (OSI model, managed switches, subnets, VLANs).
• Ability to program in higher-level languages such as Python, C#, and SQL.
• Strong knowledge of equipment safety standards (ISO 12100, ISO 13849, ISO 10218).
• Familiarity with common safety components such as relays, light curtains, area scanners, guard monitoring, and locking devices.
• Proven experience delivering discrete automation projects from concept through design, programming, and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools such as AutoCAD and CATIA.
• Strong organizational skills, including task tracking, schedule management, and documentation (agendas, meeting minutes).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all organizational levels and with external partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience as a Controls Engineer, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time. #IT
  Job Type: Contract
  Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Experience:

• Control system design: 4 years (Required)
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming : 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Casa Grande, AZ 85193 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for industrial control systems within the manufacturing engineering team, contributing to process and equipment concepts during RFQs with suppliers.
• Define and implement hardware, software, safety, and maintenance standards for industrial control systems supporting manufacturing applications such as conveyance, material handling, dispensing, fastening, joining, and inspection.
• Partner with equipment suppliers on controls component selection, electrical cabinet design, machine-mounted hardware design, power distribution, and cable management strategies.
• Collaborate with suppliers on software development for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), industrial robots, and machine vision systems.
• Oversee integration of equipment with higher-level factory systems including MES and SCADA.
• Engage with project teams across all phases of equipment development—from concept through to production launch.
• Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance metrics.