Industrial Automation Engineer - Material Handling Systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience may be considered
• Five or more years of controls engineering experience, preferably supporting crane systems, heavy industrial equipment, or material-handling applications
• Strong experience with:
• PLC programming platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent systems
• HMI and SCADA development
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor-control technologies
• Ability to create, review, and troubleshoot electrical control system designs
• Experience working with industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and similar networks
• Knowledge of motion-control systems involving hoist, bridge, and trolley functions
• Familiarity with CMAA, NFPA 70 (NEC), and ASME B30 standards

Additional Information

Controls Engineer (Overhead Crane Systems) Location: Ashland, VA (Onsite) Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Job Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Pay Rate: Starts at $39.00/Hour and may be higher depending on experience. Qualdoc is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of electrical control systems for overhead cranes and lifting equipment. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Ashland, VA. This position requires a higher level of expertise in automation, controls integration, and system troubleshooting, with a strong focus on ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant crane operations. The Controls Engineer will play a key role in both new system design and modernization of existing crane systems.

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