controls engineer.mobile, alabamaposted october 7, 2026 job detailssummary$100,000 - $125,000 per yearpermanentbachelor degreecategorycomputer and mathematical occupations reference 1364009 job details job summary: Global manufacturing company is targeting a Controls Engineer for their facility in the Mobile Alabama area. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years experience programming PLCs and HMIs in manufacturing or heavy industry. BS in Engineering or related technical/military training required. Relocation assistance provided.

location:

Mobile, Alabama job type: Permanent salary: $100,000 - 125,000 per year work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Perform basic edits, online logic monitoring, and routine troubleshooting of existing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal).Install, calibrate, configure, and replace industrial automation hardware, including sensors, photo-eyes, proximity switches, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), servos, and safety devices.

Read and interpret electrical schematics and control panel layouts to diagnose root-cause downtime issues.

Support senior controls engineers and project managers during capital equipment installations, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site startup activities.

Perform regular backups of PLC/HMI programs, archive software revisions, and execute routine preventive maintenance on automation systems.

qualifications:

3+ years with industrial automation. BS in Engineering or related technical degree.

skills:

system integration,troubleshoot,automation,industrial networking,control systems,maintenance,PLC programming

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.