Industrial Controls & Automation Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of five years of experience supporting automation systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong experience programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing PLC-based control systems.
• Working knowledge of motors, drives, and AC/DC electrical control systems.
• Proficiency with ladder logic programming and industrial automation architectures.
• Experience managing technical projects from design through implementation.
• Ability to work effectively in both engineering office and manufacturing floor environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams.

Additional Information

Controls Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation Location: Petersburg, VA Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: Starting at $70,000 annually (based on experience and technical background) Position Overview A manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of automated production systems. This role combines hands-on troubleshooting with controls engineering and system optimization, working closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming experience, a solid understanding of industrial control systems, and the ability to identify and implement automation improvements in a production environment.

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