Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design develop and support industrial automation and control systems using Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
• Program and troubleshoot Siemens S7 PLCs TIA Portal ControlLogix CompactLogix Studio 5000 and RSLogix 5000
• Configure and maintain Kepware (KEPServerEX) for machine connectivity and enterprise data integration
• Develop and support HMI/SCADA applications using WinCC FactoryTalk and Ignition
• Integrate shop floor equipment with MES ERP SCADA and cloud systems
• Work with industrial communication protocols including OPC UA Modbus Profinet Ethernet/IP and MQTT
• Troubleshoot production equipment and controls-related issues to minimize downtime
• Support machine connectivity projects involving CNCs CMMs test rigs and aerospace manufacturing equipment
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Quality and IT teams for automation and reporting solutions
• Create dashboards alerts reports and data acquisition systems
• Maintain system architecture documentation tag structures and change management records
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 NIST 800-171 and ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing operations

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500 TIA Portal WinCC)
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms
• Experience with Studio 5000 RSLogix 5000 ControlLogix CompactLogix
• Experience configuring Kepware / KEPServerEX
• Experience with OPC UA Modbus Profinet Ethernet/IP MQTT
• PLC programming experience using ladder logic structured text and function block
• Experience integrating MES ERP SCADA or cloud platforms
• Ability to read electrical schematics wiring diagrams and P&IDs
• Familiarity with CNC and inspection equipment in aerospace manufacturing
• Strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ignition Certified Developer experience
• Experience with Gold Tier integrator projects
• Familiarity with MQTT Sparkplug B and IIoT architectures
• Experience with AS9102 FAI SPC or quality systems
• Aerospace or high-precision manufacturing background

Nice to Have

• Omron PLC experience
• Sysmac Studio / NJ/NX Series exposure
• Heidenhain controls and TNC programming experience

Education

• BE / BTech / ME / MTech in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering or Controls Engineering