▶ Apply Robotics Controls Engineer Chesterfield, Missouri

• Posted on August 19, 2026 Published By Nathan Gilbert Trillium Professional is now seeking an Ignition Certified Robotics Controls Engineer for direct-hire opportunity in Chesterfield, MO!

This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving PLC / Servo Control System programming, HMI/SCADA programming, control panel design, instrumentation specification, check-out support, commissioning, and field service of control systems. Major Responsibilities

• This position requires the Controls Engineer to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our client's requirements.
• This involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, programming controllers (PLC, PAx, Servo Systems), programming the process visualization (HMI/SCADA), developing databases for archiving/displaying historical system data and implementing/commissioning the control system at the client's facility.
• Project management skills and the ability to self-manage even complex projects; excellent time management and multitasking; flexibility in work environments and schedules; strong written and oral communication skills, essential to building and maintaining good work and customer relationships.
• Firm grasp of controller programming languages including, but not exclusive to: Function Block, Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text and others to achieve the desired results is required. MS-SQL database management and the ability to program database scripts (C++ Programming).
• Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software.
• Design network architecture for control systems to interface with multiple communication protocols such as: Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.
• Develop procedural documentation for instrumentation and hardware configurations.
• Write operational philosophy and sequence of operation documents for control system implementation.
• Will assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation. The company is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Annual salary is $135k/year. Apply now! Minimum Requirements

• Education:

  Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted. Ignition Certified (Gold certified preferred)

• Experience:

  4 to 15 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following industries: Food and Beverage, Building Management Systems, Oil & Gas, Grain Handling or Wood Products.
• Experience in the basic safety requirements and processes within the industries noted above.
• In-depth understanding of PLC, PAx, Servo System hardware/software platforms such Rockwell Automation, Siemens S7 / T3000, Modicon, Kinetix Servo Systems.
• In-depth understanding of

HMI/SCADA

hardware/software platforms such as Wonderware System Platform, Rockwell FactoryTalk, GE Cimplicity, GE iFIX, Ignition, Citect, etc.

• In-depth understanding of SQL database table creation, scripting, and transactional data management
• Experience in the design of electrical schematics, including power distribution at the 600-480VAC level, control panels and associated NEC references, Ethernet networking and architecture, serial communications, etc.
• Understanding of auxiliary equipment in an electrical generating or plant environment: generator excitation control systems, protective relaying, industrial motor controls and VFDs, etc.
• Experience in using hand and power tools to build, assemble, and wire industrial control panels.
• Experience with AutoCAD LT / AutoCAD Electrical is also desired
• Must have a valid driver's license and passport with the desire and ability to travel up to 30%, including internationally Trillium has been recruiting and placing accounting, finance and technical professionals for over 30 years.

From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of technical professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By applying to this job, I agree to receive electronic communications including SMS text and email regarding future opportunities, referral bonus incentives, and other promotions from Trillium. You may opt out at any time from future communications by responding STOP to any electronic communication. You may view our full privacy policy at https://trilliumstaffing.com/jobs/privacy/ . Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company. Want to apply for Robotics Controls Engineer? To apply for Robotics Controls Engineer enter your email address below. If you have an account with indeed.com, you can also Apply with Indeed Contact Us if you have any questions Contact Nathan Gilbert (602) 753-0889 Have a question about this job? Our intentions are to fill job vacancies as quickly as possible with qualified candidates. We are always accepting applications if a time sensitive job has an application deadline it is noted in the job description. Click on "Apply" to begin the apply process.