Senior Controls & Automation Engineer Montgomery, AL Direct Hire Work Schedule:

Second Shift (2:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

Salary:

Up to $110,000 +

OT Eligible Relocation Assistance:

Available Position Summary Seeking a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to lead the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial automation and control systems. This role involves PLC/HMI programming, robotics, vision systems, commissioning, validation, process improvements, and electrical design support in a manufacturing environment. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Required) Electrical Engineering preferred Other engineering disciplines considered 5+ years of experience designing and maintaining: PLC-based control systems HMI-based control systems Automation systems Experience with: Implementation Commissioning Validation Troubleshooting Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems and controls. Key Responsibilities Design, install, maintain, and optimize automation and control systems. Support manufacturing operations across all shifts. Program, modify, and troubleshoot: PLCs HMIs Robotics systems Vision systems Torque Control Boxes and Torque Guns Create and maintain: PLC/HMI documentation Functional specifications Recipe parameter tables Standard operating procedures

Develop:

Panel layouts Bill of Materials (BOMs) Wiring schematics Read, interpret, and redline electrical drawings. Troubleshoot electrical and automation issues on manufacturing equipment. Create electrical designs for new equipment and infrastructure projects. Lead equipment upgrades and automation improvement initiatives. Support commissioning and validation activities. Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Supervise contractors and trades during equipment installations. Identify automation issues and implement corrective actions. Assist continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives. Support process investigations and manufacturing improvements.

Technical Requirements PLC & Controls PLC Programming Rockwell Automation Software:

RSLogix 500 RSLogix 5000 PanelBuilder32 RSView RSLinx HMI Programming & Configuration DCS Programming Automation & Robotics Robotics Programming Robotics Troubleshooting Vision Systems Automation Failure Analysis Manufacturing Equipment Integration SCADA & Systems

HMI / SCADA

Configuration Control System Design Industrial Automation Systems Engineering & Design Electrical Design Panel Design Wiring Schematics Electrical Drawings Equipment Design & Modification Software & Tools Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Access Visual Basic Compliance & Standards Knowledge

OSHA NEC

(National Electrical Code) NFPA Standards Industrial Safety Standards Commissioning & Validation Practices Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong PLC Programming expertise. Strong HMI Programming expertise. Working knowledge of Robotics and Vision Systems. Project Management experience. Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills. Ability to manage multiple automation projects simultaneously. Strong communication and documentation skills. Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments. Ideal Candidate Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. 5+ years of Controls & Automation Engineering experience.

Strong hands-on experience with:

Rockwell Automation platforms PLC Programming HMI Development Robotics Vision Systems SCADA Experience with commissioning, validation, and manufacturing automation projects. Comfortable supporting off-shift manufacturing operations and leading automation initiatives.