Controls Engineer
Job Description
Summary:
Controls Engineer will program PLC, HMI, and robotic components of custom automated machinery.
Job Duties:
- Develop architecture of controls system (including large, multi-machine systems)
- Programming of PLC, HMI, and Robots (cam operated machines, indexing machines – often featuring large count of servo axes)
- Guide electricians on wiring and codes.
- Debug and function verification on our production floor, culminating in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Some domestic & international travel may be necessary to assist in machine re-commissioning at customer site, culminating with Site Acceptance Testing (SAT); travel is approximately 10-20% (as a contract employee, they may not require travel)
- Contribute with your fellow engineers to improve standards and processes.
Qualifications:
- Preferred college degree in electrical engineering, engineering-related field OR equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of automation industry experience.
- Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, Servo Control.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.