Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation)

TL;DR

Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation): Development and troubleshooting of control systems for utility, pulp, and paper industries with an accent on PLC configuration and software application maintenance. Focus on designing HMI screens, implementing electrical circuits, and resolving issues in C# and C++ based applications.

Location: Lancaster, OH, US. Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Company

hirify.global is a global provider of innovative engineering solutions for key industrial sectors, including pulp and paper services.

What you will do

• Develop, configure, and test control systems using Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, RSLogix 5000) and HMI (FactoryTalk View).
• Design, troubleshoot, and maintain software applications written in C#, C, C++, and VB.NET.
• Perform installation, startup, and troubleshooting of control products at customer sites.
• Configure AC/DC and Servo drives, specifically PowerFlex and Kinetics.
• Manage SQL queries and database deployment for control products.
• Collaborate with project teams and senior engineers to ensure system reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Ability to travel domestically approximately 25% of the time.
• Experience with PLC and HMI systems (preferably Allen Bradley).
• Proficiency in C#, C++, or VB.NET.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 10-25 lbs.

Culture & Benefits

• Exposure to a wide variety of controls, products, and software applications across multiple industries.
• Opportunity for significant skill growth through coaching from experienced engineers.
• Permanent employment contract.
• Dynamic work environment involving both office-based design and hands-on field activities.