Controls Engineer

Location: Rockledge, FL

Schedule: First Shift, Mon-Fri

Compensation: $120,000–$125,000 base salary

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Controls Engineer will play a key role in supporting and improving automated manufacturing systems. This position is approximately 70% project-based work (new equipment, upgrades, and improvements) and 30% production support, requiring strong troubleshooting and on-call responsiveness. The ideal candidate has deep PLC programming experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and modify PLC control systems
• Lead and support automation projects including new equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements
• Provide production support by troubleshooting controls, electrical, and automation issues to minimize downtime
• Develop and maintain HMIs and interface with operators and maintenance teams
• Support integration of robotic systems and automated equipment (robotics experience is a plus)
• Participate in system testing, commissioning, and validation
• Maintain accurate documentation including electrical schematics, PLC programs, and project records
• Support on-call rotation for urgent production or system issues as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical field
• Strong hands-on PLC programming experience
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial automation systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to support live production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Robotics programming or integration experience
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, servos, and industrial networks
• Experience working on capital or continuous improvement projects