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Controls Engineer
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What they do
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programmer programs and operates PLC systems used to automate processes in manufacturing and other industries. Installs systems with electronic controls for mechanical equipment. Monitors system operations and troubleshoots system problems.
$91,152 / year median in Nevada
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking a Controls Engineer with hands-on experience supporting highly automated manufacturing equipment. The position will focus primarily on Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC systems, controls troubleshooting, hardware integration, and robotic automation within an automotive manufacturing environment. Approximately 90% of the existing PLC code is already in place . The primary controls work will involve troubleshooting and making modifications necessary to accommodate physical equipment and layout changes rather than developing an entirely new controls system or performing a full commissioning. Candidates do not need experience with every technology listed below. The more areas they can cover, the stronger the fit. Key Qualifications Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting PLC commissioning and equipment integration experience Automotive manufacturing or highly automated manufacturing experience Ability to troubleshoot and modify existing PLC logic Experience reading and troubleshooting electrical control systems Understanding of industrial communication networks Experience supporting automated equipment directly on the manufacturing floor PLC / Controls Siemens PLCs Allen-Bradley PLCs Ladder Logic troubleshooting Siemens STL troubleshooting PLC program modifications I/O validation and configuration State-machine-based control logic PLC-to-PLC communications Profinet EtherNet/IP Anybus