Automation & Controls Engineer

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Ladder Logic or Structured Text.
  
• Configure and maintain HMI applications, screens, alarms, and diagnostic interfaces.
  
• Integrate and calibrate sensors, actuators, barcode scanners, safety devices, VFDs, and servo systems.
  
• Work with controls hardware, including PLC, I/O modules, wiring panels, industrial field devices, and safety circuits.
  
• Perform field commissioning, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of automated systems (robots, conveyors, machinery, AMRs/AGVs, etc.).
  
• Configure and maintain industrial communication networks (EtherCAT, CAN, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, RS-485, RS-232).
  
• Conduct preventive maintenance, root cause analysis (RCA), corrective actions (CAPA) and system performance improvement.
  
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, program change logs, backups, and SOPs.
  
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to achieve seamless system integration.
  

Required Skills

• 2+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, Controls Engineering, or Robotics.
  
  
  
• Hands-on experience in PLC programming (Omron/Siemens/Schneider/Codesys or similar platforms).
  
• Strong understanding of control systems hardware, component selection, wiring, and industrial I/O components.
  
• Experience working with sensors, actuators, VFDs, servo drives, safety interlocks.
  
• Ability to design electrical schematics and panel drawings.
  
• Practical experience in system commissioning, debugging, and on-site troubleshooting.
  

Preferred / Good to Have

• Hands-on exposure to Electrical schematics and harness design with Eplan Electric P8.
  
• Experience or willingness to work with Omron Sysmac Studio (PLC / Motion / HMI) and equivalent PLCs.
  
• Hands-on exposure to AMR/AGV or warehouse automation systems.
  
• Experience with vision systems/barcode scanners (Cognex, Sick, Banner, Keyence).
  
• Familiarity with Linux OS and C/C++ programming.
  
• Familiarity with Git / GitLab / Azure DevOps for version control.
  
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 / IIoT concepts is a plus.
  

Education