Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Hire

100% on site

We are seeking a Controls and Automation Engineer to join our Maintenance and Reliability team supporting large-scale industrial operations. The successful candidate will apply engineering principles to design, modify, and enhance automated systems, equipment, and processes that support safe, efficient production. This position combines hands-on technical work with cross-functional collaboration across operations, maintenance, and engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated control systems with both automatic and manual modes of operation.
  
• Develop and integrate Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to improve operator visibility and system control.
  
• Establish and maintain factory information systems for real-time process monitoring and performance tracking.
  
• Provide technical support for integrating standalone control elements into centralized or networked systems.
  
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and safety.
  
• Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, drives, instrumentation, and industrial network infrastructure.
  
• Support commissioning and startup of new equipment, system upgrades, and capital projects.
  
• Maintain system documentation, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
  
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, PowerFlex drives, and HMI platforms such as PanelView, Wonderware, or Ignition.
  
• Experience with SCADA systems, industrial networking, and Windows/VMware infrastructure.
  
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to work flexible hours based on project schedules or operational needs.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
  
• Familiarity with industrial safety regulations and equipment operation standards.
  
• Experience supporting material handling, ventilation, or heavy process systems in large-scale industrial environments.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, and to bend, kneel, or crawl as required.
  
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
  
• Must be able to wear required PPE including steel-toe footwear, hard hat, and safety glasses.
  
• Ability to work safely in varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions year-round.
  

Vital Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits promotions, training, termination or any other condition of employment or career development.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected status.