Lead Control Engineer
Senior Controls Engineer
Toledo, OH | Full-Time |
We're hiring a Senior Controls Engineer for a growing automation business in Toledo, OH. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in Allen-Bradley PLCs/HMIs, servo motion, VFDs, and robotics who wants to take ownership of projects from design through commissioning.
This is a great opportunity to join a business working on a range of custom automation projects, with long-term progression into a future Director-level leadership role.
What You'll Do
- Design, program, and commission industrial control systems
- Develop and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI applications
- Work with servo motion, VFDs/PowerFlex drives, and robotic systems
- Support machine startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Create and modify controls/electrical drawings in AutoCAD
What We're Looking For
- Proven controls engineering experience
- Strong background with:
- Allen-Bradley PLCs & HMIs
- Servo systems and motion control
- VFDs / PowerFlex drives
- Fanuc or ABB robotics
- AutoCAD
- Experience with camming profiles and electronic gearing
- Willingness to travel 20%, including occasional travel to Mexico
Why Join
- Work on varied and technically interesting automation projects
- Join a growing business in a key engineering role
- Clear opportunity to help build out the controls function
- Long-term path into a Director-level position
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