Control Engineer
On-site · Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Develop and program automation applications using PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms; commission and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems at customer sites; support system architecture design and full project lifecycle execution; work directly with customers while managing project communication and deliverables; mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership; continuously learn and apply new automation technologies and best practices. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field, 3-10 years of industrial automation experience, strong programming with object-oriented and text-based languages, experience with PLCs, motion control, robotics, machine vision, and SCADA, ability to manage multiple projects and travel about 25–40%, plus excellent communication and proposal development skills. The role involves traveling to customer sites for startup and troubleshooting, leading or supporting technical teams, and contributing to both technical execution and customer relationships.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field (REQUIRED)
- 3-10 years of industrial automation experience
- Must have a College GPA of at least 3.2, and preference is 3.4 or higher
- Strong programming background, including object-oriented and text-based programming
- Experience with PLCs, motion control, process control, robotics, machine vision, and SCADA systems
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work directly with customers
- Strong communication and proposal development skills
- Willingness to travel approximately 25–40%
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