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Controls Engineer – Level 2
Hamilton Medical. Take technical ownership of control systems for all automated equipment at HMI .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial automation, with a strong focus on troubleshooting and optimizing control systems for automated equipment. Capable of translating manufacturing needs into functional specifications and coordinating complex controls projects.
Highest-signal resume keywords
PLC ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentIndustrial AutomationRobot ProgrammingControls Engineering
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Hard Skills
PLC ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentRobot ProgrammingTroubleshootingCycle Time AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisElectrical Schematics ReadingControls Test PlansVersion ControlData Analysis
Soft Skills
CommunicationTrainingCoordinationProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Allen-BradleySiemensBeckhoffMicrosoft OfficeIndustrial Communication Networks
Industry Keywords
Controls EngineeringIndustrial AutomationManufacturing EngineeringMachine SafetyPersonal Protective Equipment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Take technical ownership of control systems for all automated equipment at HMI
- Develop, modify, test, and maintain PLC and HMI programs, including machine sequences, alarms, diagnostics, recipes, and process settings
- Program, debug, and optimize robots, including motion paths, tooling interfaces, equipment handshakes, and fault recovery sequences
- Integrate and troubleshoot sensors, actuators, servo drives, machine vision, and peripheral devices through PLC interfaces and industrial communication networks
- Analyze cycle time, downtime, faults, and yield with Manufacturing Engineering and implement controls improvements
- Support Maintenance in troubleshooting control system errors and restoring equipment operation
- Investigate recurring failures and implement corrective actions with Engineering and Quality
- Coordinate external automation vendors for troubleshooting, modifications, and upgrades
- Translate manufacturing needs into controls requirements and functional specifications
- Coordinate controls startup, debugging, commissioning, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and production handoff
- Maintain programming standards, controlled program versions, verified backups, change histories, and recovery instructions
- Develop and execute controls test plans and support equipment qualification and validation
- Assess controls changes for machine safety, product quality, and validated processes
- Maintain electrical schematics, I/O lists, network layouts, program comments, and troubleshooting guides
- Train Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and production personnel on controls, diagnostics, and recovery procedures
- Plan controls projects and upgrades, estimate resources, communicate schedules and risks, and coordinate downtime with Production and Maintenance
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of technical experience in controls engineering or industrial automation, including hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related engineering discipline required
- Experience programming and supporting industrial robots in manufacturing applications required
- Experience with PLC and HMI platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or comparable systems
- Ability to learn and support multiple PLC and HMI platforms
- Experience with program backups, version control, engineering change processes, and document control
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools
- Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI development, and robot programming for automated manufacturing equipment
- Working knowledge of sensors, actuators, servo systems, variable frequency drives, machine vision interfaces, and industrial communication networks
- Ability to read electrical schematics and use diagnostic tools
- Ability to evaluate equipment performance data and apply root cause analysis techniques
- Working knowledge of machine safety functions, interlocks, and safe troubleshooting practices
- Must pass drug and background screens
- May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Tremendous opportunities for professional growth
- Commitment to sustainable design
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Disability insurance
- 401k
- Tuition reimbursement
- Personal Protective Equipment provided by employer