Automation Controls Specialist

2 days ago


Sidney, Ohio, United States Fori Automation, LLC A Lincoln Electric Company Full time
Job Title: Controls Engineer

Lincoln Electric is a leading manufacturer of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly, and cutting systems. We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our team.

Job Summary

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Controls Engineer with a background in industrial software development. The candidate will initially support active projects and then transition to completing projects directly. They will take the lead on developing software on new projects and debug software on new machines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop PLC software and HMIs for industrial automation equipment
  • Debug and troubleshoot PLC software and HMIs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project timelines and critical path milestones
  • Maintain task lists and reports of open items
  • Maintain project design documentation and prepare customer deliverables
  • Ensure the controls engineering process is tracked and followed
  • Assist customers and local tradespeople in troubleshooting equipment issues
  • Conduct end-user training on equipment operation

Requirements

  • Electrical engineering degree preferred; mechatronics degrees will also be considered
  • Minimum of two years of experience as a Controls Engineer
  • Knowledge or education in electrical circuits, schematic reading, design, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with electrical CAD systems, such as AutoCAD Electrical and/or ePLAN
  • Experience in design with Rockwell Logix 5000 family processors
  • Experience in design with Siemens S7-1500 family processors
  • Experience in computer programming languages, such as VB, C/C++, or C#
  • Experience with PLC programming in ladder and structured text
  • Experience programming HMIs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
  • Travel required: approximately 30% domestic and international
  • Weekend work may be required based on project schedules

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time.
  • Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.



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