controls engineer -- 2nd shift.

In this role, you'll provide technical and automation support for advanced manufacturing equipment - focusing on electrical systems, controls, and PLC programming. The Controls Engineer will troubleshoot complex automation systems, lead equipment improvement projects, and ensure high performance and reliability across production lines.

Responsibilities:
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for electrical, control, and PLC subsystems across manual, semi-automated, and fully automated equipment.

Lead machine automation and control projects, including equipment capacity expansion, part transfers, and cost reduction initiatives.

Support equipment purchases and installations, ensuring adherence to company electrical and control standards.

Collaborate directly with vendors on tooling and process improvement for existing and new applications.

Mentor and train technicians, engineers, and process specialists in electrical systems and control design.

Partner with maintenance, engineering, and tool room teams to resolve equipment and process non-conformances.

Program, debug, and maintain PLC and numerical control systems for fabrication, assembly, and finishing equipment.

Support validation and qualification processes, including equipment qualification, process validation, and PPAP documentation.

Working hours: 2:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred.

6+ years of related experience in manufacturing controls, automation, or electrical engineering.

Proven experience in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and debugging.

Experience with mechanical, electrical, and P&ID documentation.

Strong working knowledge of industrial automation applications and software.

Rockwell Automation software expertise highly preferred.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
Inductive Automation Ignition

Siemens Step 7-Micro/WIN

Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench

SQL Server Management Studio, Python, Qt Designer

FANUC Robot Programming (WeldPRO, PaintPRO)

Industrial Equipment Hardwire Design (safety/power circuits)

Cognex In-Sight Explorer, Keyence SZ-V, Cleco mProRemote

Automation Direct C-more, Computer Networking (Wireshark, CISCO configuration)


This is an exciting opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology in a high-performance engineering environment. You???ll play a critical role in maintaining and improving automated production systems, driving innovation, and ensuring consistent operational excellence.

 

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).