Controls Engineer

Buffalo, NY


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Engineering

Reference ID: 10080895

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/pgdIeN


Location: Buffalo, NY

Salary: $100,000-$125,000

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO


The Controls Engineer will design, maintain, and improve industrial automation systems supporting manufacturing operations. This role requires strong PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system-level problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems and HMI applications.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and automation issues in a production environment.
  • Support equipment commissioning, startups, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and P&IDs.
  • Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to resolve equipment and process issues.
  • Document PLC logic, I/O changes, software revisions, and system modifications.
  • Ensure controls systems comply with applicable safety standards and engineering practices.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, including robotics, motion control, and vision systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
  • Industrial automation and controls experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and HMI development.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings.
  • Experience with multiple PLC platforms, robotics, motion control, or vision systems is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable supporting high-uptime production operations.


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