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Job Description
Controls Engineer /
Senior Controls Engineer Salary:
$90,000
•145,000 per year
•Negotiable
IMPORTANT
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READ BEFORE APPLYING WORK AUTHORIZATION
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future visa sponsorship. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.
LOCATION
Applicants must currently live within a reasonable commuting distance of Birmingham, AL. No relocation assistance is available. Local candidates only.
Salary:
$90,000
•145,000 per year
•
Negotiable Location:
Birmingham, AL Job Type:
Full-Time, Permanent Positions Available:
3
Benefits:
401(k),
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Plan Additional Compensation:
Potential bonuses and additional hourly earnings Controls Engineers & Senior Controls Engineers Wanted! We are recruiting for three Controls Engineer and Senior Controls Engineer positions with an established engineering company expanding its operations in Birmingham, Alabama. These opportunities are ideal for engineers with experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, electrical controls, robotics, and systems integration. We are interested in candidates across different experience levels, including experienced engineers who can lead technical projects and take ownership of engineering activities. Whether you're an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a new challenge or a Senior Controls Engineer seeking greater technical responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary & Benefits Controls Engineer:
$90,000
•115,000 per year, negotiable.
Senior Controls Engineer:
$95,000
•145,000 per year, negotiable.
The company offers:
Competitive salary based on experience. 401(k) retirement plan. Medical insurance. Dental insurance. Vision insurance. Paid time off. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Potential additional hourly earnings. Performance-related bonus opportunities. Long-term career development. Opportunities to progress into technical leadership. Key Responsibilities Depending on experience and seniority, responsibilities will include: Program, develop, and troubleshoot PLC control systems. Design and support industrial automation systems. Develop and modify HMI applications. Troubleshoot electrical and electronic control systems. Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Support the integration of automated equipment. Commission, test, and troubleshoot industrial machinery. Work with motors, sensors, VFDs, and servo drives. Support automation projects from design through commissioning. Diagnose PLC, HMI, and industrial networking issues. Collaborate with engineering and project teams. Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Senior Controls Engineers will also:
Lead technical engineering activities. Take ownership of controls engineering projects. Provide technical guidance to other engineers. Coordinate engineering tasks and deliverables. Support project planning and execution. Manage technical aspects of automation projects. Help ensure projects are delivered successfully. Required Skills & Experience We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: PLC programming and troubleshooting. Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation. Siemens PLC systems. Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000. Siemens TIA Portal. HMI programming and development. Industrial automation and control systems. Electrical controls and troubleshooting. Electrical schematics and control panel design. Automated machinery and equipment commissioning. Industrial communication networks. Systems integration and technical problem-solving. Experience programming PLCs from scratch would be particularly advantageous. You do not need experience with every platform listed above. Robotics Experience
•Highly Desirable We are particularly interested in engineers with industrial robot programming experience. FANUC robot programming experience is strongly preferred. Experience with other robotic platforms would also be valuable, including:
ABB KUKA
Yaskawa Motoman Universal Robots Relevant experience may include robot programming, robotic cell integration, PLC-to-robot communication, automated manufacturing systems, and robotic equipment commissioning. Robotics experience is not essential for every vacancy. We are also interested in Controls Engineers with strong PLC programming, electrical controls, and industrial automation experience. Senior Controls Engineer Requirements For senior-level positions, we are particularly interested in engineers who can demonstrate: Significant hands-on controls engineering experience. Advanced PLC programming and troubleshooting skills. Experience leading technical engineering work. Ability to manage engineering tasks and project deliverables. Experience coordinating technical activities. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently. Experience supporting automation projects from design through commissioning. Technical leadership and project management capabilities. Previous experience as a Senior Controls Engineer, Lead Controls Engineer, or Senior Automation Engineer would be advantageous. Additional Technical Experience Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: FactoryTalk View. Siemens WinCC. AutoCAD Electrical. EPLAN. Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Servo drives and motion control. Ethernet/IP. Profinet. Modbus. Industrial robotics. Machine automation. Electrical control panel design. Automated equipment integration. Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). Equipment installation and startup. Why Consider This Opportunity? Salary up to $145,000, negotiable depending on experience. Three engineering vacancies available. Established engineering organization. Growing Birmingham operation. Challenging and varied technical projects. Opportunities to work with PLCs, automation, and robotics. Senior engineering and technical leadership opportunities. Comprehensive employee benefits. Potential additional earning opportunities. Long-term career progression. Full-time, permanent employment. Who Should Apply? We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience under job titles such as: Controls Engineer Senior Controls Engineer Automation Engineer Senior Automation Engineer PLC Programmer PLC Engineer Electrical Controls Engineer Control Systems Engineer Industrial Automation Engineer Systems Integration Engineer Robotics Controls Engineer Controls Design Engineer Candidates must have relevant hands-on industrial controls or automation experience. Apply Today We are actively recruiting for three Controls Engineer / Senior Controls Engineer positions in Birmingham, AL. If you have experience in PLC programming, electrical controls, industrial automation, systems integration, or robotics, we would be interested in hearing from you. Please submit your updated resume and salary expectations. All applications will be treated confidentially.
REMINDER
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship, must currently live within commuting distance of Birmingham, AL, and must be willing to undertake some business travel. No relocation assistance is available.
INDMR Pay:
$90,000.00
•$145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)