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

Electronic Technician/PLC Tech - Pleasant Prairie, WI - $66,000 - $73,000

Electronic Technician/PLC Tech 

City: Pleasant Prairie 

State: WI 

Postal Code: 53158 

Salary Range: $66,560.00 - $72,800.00 (Confidential) 

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 Must-Haves:

1. Manufacturing machine experience with PLC from a technical (not programming) perspective. 

2. Experience with 3-phase and AC/DC motor drives. 

3. Ability to read schematics.

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 Job Description:

 Overview:

As an Electronic Technician, you will provide comprehensive maintenance for electronic equipment, ensuring the reliable operation of machinery. Your responsibilities will include preventive maintenance on motors, conveyor systems, and production machinery. You'll also contribute to process improvement and problem-solving teams.

 General Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.

- Strong background in electronics.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS, Excel, etc.

- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals.

- Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.

- Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

- Ability to read and interpret precision measuring devices.

- Capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

- Must pass written and hands-on certification tests.

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 Primary Job Tasks:

- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical methodologies.

- Perform routine maintenance, including field fault analysis, instrumentation calibration, and component replacement.

- Repair electronic and digital equipment, including AC/DC motors and controls.

- Analyze and troubleshoot motor control circuits, motor power circuits (single and 3-phase), and utility/lighting circuits.

- Use PLC logic programming for troubleshooting production equipment.

- Replace faulty parts and adjust equipment to operational specifications.

- Recommend process or procedure changes based on equipment behavior.

- Test electrical systems and circuits using devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.

- Install, repair, and maintain electrical components like wiring, switch boxes, and lighting fixtures.

- Maintain accurate maintenance data for historical records and future needs.

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 Quality and Safety:

- Stay current with maintenance procedures and equipment by maintaining a learning mindset.

- Complete the annual Maintenance Skills Assessment.

- Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions immediately.

- Follow all safety procedures to prevent injury and maintain safe conditions.

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 Physical/Environmental Demands:

- Ability to meet physical requirements in an industrial maintenance environment.

- Follow all environmental rules to minimize impact.