Controls Engineer

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Controls Engineer position! This is a direct placement opportunity and will be onsite in Buffalo NY. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Design develop and implement PLC-based control systems for automated equipment using Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting of complex electrical controls and automation issues directly on the production floor including potential off-hours support when critical equipment goes down
• Drive automation initiatives by identifying manual processes and designing automated solutions using PLCs robotics servo systems and pneumatic controls to improve safety and efficiency
• Design and layout electrical control cabinets specify components and determine optimal solutions (air actuated vs. servo driven) based on accuracy and performance requirements
• Develop and modify PLC logic HMI screens and control system software while maintaining clean accurate documentation and disciplined change control practices
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineering Maintenance and Production teams to diagnose system-level issues and implement robust long-term solutions
• Support equipment commissioning startups and continuous improvement projects across diverse applications including lasers brakes and robotic systems
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics wiring diagrams and P&IDs to ensure designs comply with safety standards and internal engineering practices

What Youll Need to Have:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering
• Experience with or strong willingness to learn Allen-Bradley PLC platforms and Studio 5000 programming
• Hands-on troubleshooting mindset with ability to work directly on the manufacturing floor diagnosing and resolving issues in real-time
• Strong problem-solving skills across electrical mechanical and software systems with system-level thinking about how components interact
• Genuine passion for controls and automation - someone who gets excited about the technical challenges and variety of the work
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings
• Early to mid-career professional who is eager to learn and grow within a mentoring-focused engineering culture

Pay Range: $/year

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