Controls Engineer – Orlando, FL | PLC, Automation & System Integration

Controls Engineer

📍 Location: Orlando, Florida
🏢 Work Model: Onsite – 5 Days/Week
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $111,000 – $140,000

• Limited relocation assistance available

• Full-time position

• No visa sponsorship available

🚀 Overview

A leading industrial automation and systems integration organization is seeking a Controls Engineer to support large-scale automation and control system projects in Orlando, FL.

This role is responsible for full lifecycle controls engineering including:

• Electrical and controls system design

• PLC/DCS programming

• Electrical panel design

• Power calculations

• Safety system implementation

• Network architecture

• System integration

• Installation & commissioning support

The ideal candidate is a technically strong automation engineer with deep experience designing control systems from the ground up and supporting complex integrated automation environments.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Control System Design & Engineering

• Design complete control systems from concept through implementation

• Develop electrical/control system architectures including:

• Hardware

• Software

• Networks

• Instrumentation

• Perform electrical panel design and power calculations

• Select and configure control system components

• Optimize hardware layouts and panel locations for system efficiency

PLC/DCS Programming

• Design, develop, and implement PLC/DCS control logic

• Program using:

• Ladder Logic (required)

• Structured Text (required)

• C++ (preferred)

• Visual Basic (preferred)

• Develop software design documentation and operational descriptions

• Implement efficient, maintainable, and scalable control code

• Perform scan time analysis, processor loading calculations, and network timing analysis

Safety & Risk Analysis

• Support hazard analysis development and mitigation

• Design safety-critical and redundant control systems

• Implement SIL/PL-rated safety systems where applicable

• Ensure compliance with client standards and regulatory codes

System Integration & Commissioning

• Support system integration with multidisciplinary project teams

• Assist with startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities

• Diagnose and resolve control system issues during installation and testing

• Develop smart diagnostics and fault mitigation logic

Documentation & Technical Leadership

• Develop detailed technical documentation including:

• Schematics

• Network layouts

• Acceptance test plans

• Maintenance plans

• Descriptions of operation

• Act as technical lead on projects

• Mentor junior engineers, technicians, and contractors

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required

• Other engineering disciplines may be considered if directly related to controls/electrical engineering

• 5+ years of controls engineering experience covering:

• PLC programming

• Electrical design

• Industrial automation

• System integration

• Strong experience with:

• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms

• Ethernet-based remote I/O systems

• AutoCAD

• Distributed control systems

⭐ Preferred Experience

• ASTM standards

• Attractions or ride systems engineering

• Safety engineering

• Instrumentation systems

• Complex motion control systems

• Entertainment or manufacturing automation environments

🛠️ Technical Skills

✔ Controls Engineering
✔ PLC Programming
✔ Electrical Design
✔ Industrial Automation
✔ System Integration
✔ AutoCAD
✔ Ladder Logic
✔ Structured Text
✔ Allen-Bradley
✔ Siemens
✔ Ethernet/IP Networks
✔ Risk Assessment
✔ Commissioning & Startup Support

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Strong hands-on controls engineer capable of designing systems from scratch

• Experienced in large-scale automation projects and complex integrated systems

• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary engineering environments

• Skilled at troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimizing industrial control systems

• Strong communicator with technical leadership capabilities

• Able to thrive in fast-paced industrial and construction environments

📋 Additional Details

• Up to 30% travel required (typically closer to 10%)

• Must be able to support off-shift commissioning activities as needed

• Position involves work in:

• Office environments

• Industrial facilities

• Construction sites

• Physical requirements include lifting, climbing, equipment access, and extended computer usage

🌟 Why Join

• Work on cutting-edge automation and systems integration projects

• Exposure to large-scale industrial and entertainment automation systems

• Opportunity to lead technically complex engineering initiatives

• Collaborative engineering environment with growth potential

• High-impact role supporting advanced automation technologies

Senior Automation Engineer – Robotics & Control Systems | Buffalo, NY

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer
Location: Buffalo, New York, United States
Work Schedule: Onsite
Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-time
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Travel Requirement: Occasionally

Job Summary:

The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for scoping, designing, developing, and supporting cost-effective automated manufacturing cells and other automation systems. These systems may include robotics, machine tending, material handling, RFID systems, automated assembly, and other automation technologies to enhance manufacturing operations.

This role requires expertise in industrial robotics programming and integration, CNC machine tool tending, control system software, and PLC programming. Experience with SCADA, enterprise system interfaces, and platforms such as Ignition, Fanuc, and Rockwell Automation is highly desired. The selected candidate will lead and manage a team of 3-8 engineers and collaborate across engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and implement automation solutions to optimize efficiency and increase production throughput.

• Oversee automation capital equipment specification and procurement, balancing technological capabilities and return on investment.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external automation integrators to address project requirements.

• Standardize automated systems and equipment, including hardware/software specifications and safety standards.

• Lead manufacturing improvement initiatives involving automation components such as RFID systems, vision systems, and robotics.

• Provide support and ongoing development for existing automation projects.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot automation-related software and hardware issues.

• Implement automation solutions while minimizing disruption to production operations.

• Provide leadership and technical guidance to a team of automation engineers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field with a focus on control engineering.

• 10+ years of experience in automation and control systems. Aerospace and lean manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, software, electronics, and electromechanical automation technologies.

• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development for control systems.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within deadlines.

• Adaptability to manage change in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Additional Information:

• This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

• U.S. work authorization required; visa sponsorship is not available.

• Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.