Controls Engineer

Findlay, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Controls Engineer
Findlay OH

Why Join Our Controls Engineering Team

Unparalleled Expertise & Mentorship: Accelerate your career working alongside two senior Controls Engineers who offer 30 years of combined company experience and are committed to your development and success. Youll also be directly mentored by a manager with over 20 years of company tenure!
Innovation at Your Fingertips: Work at the forefront of manufacturing technology. Weve recently invested $23 million in new cutting-edge technology ensuring youll implement and manage the latest industrial automation systems in a facility thats rapidly growing and securing new business.
Stability and Proven Success: Join a remarkably stable team where your peers average two decades with the company. This environment offers a wealth of institutional knowledge and a rock-solid foundation for your long-term career.
Modern Collaborative Workplace: Enjoy working in recently updated office spaces designed for comfort and productivity fostering a professional environment where collaboration thrives.

Leading tier I automotive supplier is seeking a Controls Engineer to oversee controls in an assigned area of the plant. Daily you will be responsible for troubleshooting capital equipment projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities will include:

Troubleshoot and upgrade equipment related to electrical issues
Make PLC program improvements to reduce downtime and increase cycle times
Support CapEx projects from an electrical standpoint including adhering to timelines
Program and troubleshoot PLCs
Complete electrical troubleshooting including vision systems drives servos HMIs etc.
Troubleshoot and optimize robotic systems including end of arm tooling
Complete cost justifications on potential projects
Manage multiple projects at a time
Upgrade PLC platforms on equipment
Complete electrical troubleshooting related to wiring vision systems cameras HMIs etc.
Support other areas of the plant and other engineers
Additional engineering tasks as assigned

This is a hands-on position that requires qualified candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 80% of their day troubleshooting electrical issues and programming PLCs. You will be on the manufacturing floor daily communicating with the production staff and working with your team to continuously improve operations and meet production goals. This site offers the opportunity to work with cutting edge equipment and robotics. Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment learning new processes and technologies communicating with hourly staff to enhance production and being creative in the continuous improvement process. Our client wants a strong problem solver and a PLC expert!

The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision) available the first of the month after hire short-term and long-term disability 401K (50% up to 6%) paid holidays and vacations tuition reimbursement life and wellness plan and BONUS potential.

REQUIREMENTS for the Controls Engineer:
1. Minimum of an Associates degree with at least three years of controls engineering experience OR a Bachelors degree with at least one year of controls engineering experience
2. Experience working in complex fast-paced manufacturing environments

3. Experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs

4. Experience implementing process improvements (reducing scrap increasing efficiencies etc.)

5. Experience managing project timelines and ideally budgets

6. Microsoft Office

Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Automotive supplier work experience
2. Robotics experience
3. CapEx project management

4. Formal problem-solving

5. Mechanical hobbies and/or farming experience

Reasons to work for this organization:
Medical dental and vision GREAT medical perks available the first of the month after start
Stable organization in the automotive industry and adding new business
Diverse business mix

Annual bonus potential

Excellent work/life balance with limited weekends

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Findlay OH area.

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Controls EngineerFindlay OHWhy Join Our Controls Engineering TeamUnparalleled Expertise & Mentorship: Accelerate your career working alongside two senior Controls Engineers who offer 30 years of combined company experience and are committed to your development and success. Youll also be directly men...

Controls Engineer
Findlay OH

Why Join Our Controls Engineering Team

Unparalleled Expertise & Mentorship: Accelerate your career working alongside two senior Controls Engineers who offer 30 years of combined company experience and are committed to your development and success. Youll also be directly mentored by a manager with over 20 years of company tenure!
Innovation at Your Fingertips: Work at the forefront of manufacturing technology. Weve recently invested $23 million in new cutting-edge technology ensuring youll implement and manage the latest industrial automation systems in a facility thats rapidly growing and securing new business.
Stability and Proven Success: Join a remarkably stable team where your peers average two decades with the company. This environment offers a wealth of institutional knowledge and a rock-solid foundation for your long-term career.
Modern Collaborative Workplace: Enjoy working in recently updated office spaces designed for comfort and productivity fostering a professional environment where collaboration thrives.

Troubleshoot and upgrade equipment related to electrical issues
Make PLC program improvements to reduce downtime and increase cycle times
Support CapEx projects from an electrical standpoint including adhering to timelines
Program and troubleshoot PLCs
Complete electrical troubleshooting including vision systems drives servos HMIs etc.
Troubleshoot and optimize robotic systems including end of arm tooling
Complete cost justifications on potential projects
Manage multiple projects at a time
Upgrade PLC platforms on equipment
Complete electrical troubleshooting related to wiring vision systems cameras HMIs etc.
Support other areas of the plant and other engineers
Additional engineering tasks as assigned

3. Experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs

4. Experience implementing process improvements (reducing scrap increasing efficiencies etc.)

5. Experience managing project timelines and ideally budgets

6. Microsoft Office

Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Automotive supplier work experience
2. Robotics experience
3. CapEx project management

4. Formal problem-solving

5. Mechanical hobbies and/or farming experience

Annual bonus potential

Excellent work/life balance with limited weekends

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Findlay OH area.

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Controls Engineer

Findlay, OH - USA

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Why Join Our Controls Engineering Team

Why Join Our Controls Engineering Team

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