Controls Engineer V

Job Title: Controls Engineer V

Location: Painted Post NY

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Maximum Submissions per Supplier: 4

Note: Spotlight Call To Be Held Wed 9/3 AT 3pm EST!. Top 3 Keywords: 1. PLC Programming (Rockwell / Siemens / Omron) 2. Industrial Automation & Control Systems 3. Industrial Communication Protocols (Ethernet/IP Profinet Modbus etc.)

Top Required Skills:

• PLC programming and integration (Rockwell / Siemens / OMRON)
• Controls engineering & automation expertise (control theory PID HMI networks)
• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing automation systems

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• 7 years integrating PLC systems into advanced manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge of control theory control strategies and automation
• Proficiency in PLC programming HMI development network configuration
• Understanding of PID loop tuning and ability to make basic performance adjustments
• Experience with ladder logic and industrial control platforms (Rockwell Siemens OMRON)
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP EtherCAT Profinet Modbus DeviceNet)
• Ability to apply systems engineering principles for complex system design and troubleshooting
• Manufacturing operations support experience (automation troubleshooting electrical systems uptime support)
• Strong communication skills to articulate engineering concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Advanced engineering degree
• Experience with high-level programming languages (C# VB Java C)
• Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL)
• Machine vision acquisition/analysis familiarity
• Basic project management (scoping budgeting timelines)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support PLC-based automation projects from FAT to SAT to plant acceptance ensuring alignment with standards and requirements.
• Design develop integrate and troubleshoot PLC robotic and vision system programs for new automation equipment.
• Create and maintain control system documentation and lead controls engineering activities for capital and process improvement projects.
• Provide hands-on engineering support mentor engineers/technicians and occasionally act as a controls technician when required.
• Conduct training for plant teams on new equipment or control systems and provide off-hours support during implementation.
• Serve as a key technical resource for controls architecture system debugging equipment integration and process reliability improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• 7 years of experience implementing and integrating PLC systems in manufacturing
• Expertise in PLC programming HMI development network configuration and industrial automation
• Strong problem-solving critical thinking and communication skills
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with control hardware systems integration and automation equipment