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

Specialist, Automation or Sr Engineer, Automation - Saint Joseph, MO - $75,000 - $130,000

Specialist, Automation or Sr Engineer, Automation - Saint Joseph, MO
Full-Time, Permanent
$75,000 - $130,000

Description

Principal Automation Engineer / Senior Engineer, Automation

This role involves leveraging advanced expertise in automation engineering, particularly with Allen Bradley systems, and troubleshooting within the Rockwell platform. Core responsibilities include working with PLCs, AVEVA system platforms, HMIs, AB panel views, and a variety of automation communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP. You will also handle automation integration principles, cascade controls, and electrical troubleshooting in both low and high-voltage PLC control panels.

Key aspects include:

• Applying knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs and AVEVA System platforms for process integrations, including MES machine integration.

• Collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to optimize equipment performance.

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and providing hands-on troubleshooting for various production and utility systems.

The role requires proficiency in systems used in upstream and downstream processes, including antigen fermentation, CIP/SIP, WFI, filling, and lyophilization automation. Additional tasks include conducting training on utility equipment and entering maintenance work orders to ensure timely repairs and upgrades.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Allen Bradley systems, automation communication protocols, and PLC control panels.

• Provide technical support during off-shift and weekend hours as needed.

• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades to improve reliability and performance.

• Assist with packaging engineering projects and provide training on electro-mechanical systems.

• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., cGMP, FDA, OSHA) and internal SOPs.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in automation and engineering.

Qualifications

Principal Engineer, Automation:

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field preferred, with at least 4 years of professional experience.

• Alternatively, 6 years with a relevant Associate degree or 8 years with a HS diploma/GED.

Senior Engineer, Automation:

• HS diploma/GED and 7+ years of relevant experience, or 2 years of experience with a relevant Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in troubleshooting automation communication protocols, electrical prints, and integration principles.

• Familiarity with working in a cGMP or similar regulated environment.

• Must be 18 years or older, authorized to work in the U.S., and willing to undergo pre-employment screenings.

Compensation and Benefits

• Principal Engineer: Base salary typically between $95,000 and $130,000.

• Senior Engineer: Base salary typically between $75,000 and $95,000.

• Both roles offer full health and wellness benefits, performance-based bonuses, and shift differentials.

This opportunity emphasizes a focus on growth, collaboration, and maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.