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Estimated Pay info$22 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Miamisburg, Ohio

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Job Description

Job Description
Location: Miamisburg, OH
Employment Type: 1st Shift, Full-time, direct hire
 
Job Brief
Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a SR PLC Controls Project Engineer for our client. This job is responsible for the design, development, programming, implementation, and support of advanced robotic automation systems with a primary focus on PLC and HMI controls. This role serves as a technical leader on complex automation projects, managing electrical design, controls architecture, customer communications, project execution, and system startup activities.
 
What’s a Typical Day Like?
  • Design, develop, program, and support robotic automation systems to meet customer specifications and project requirements
  • Develop complete PLC and HMI programs utilizing Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms
  • Perform advanced electrical calculations to verify design requirements and system performance
  • Create electrical schematics, control panel designs, bills of materials (BOMs), and supporting documentation
  • Develop, test, startup, debug, and validate complete automation systems
  • Analyze test data to ensure systems meet functional and performance specifications
  • Apply industry standards including NEC, ANSI-RIA, OSHA, and applicable electrical codes
  • Develop standard engineering solutions and best practices for future automation projects
  • Lead complex automation and controls projects from concept through customer acceptance
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules and deliverables
  • Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, milestone tracking, and resource planning
  • Support project kickoff meetings and provide technical leadership throughout project execution
  • Communicate project status, risks, and technical challenges to stakeholders
  • Assist with milestone invoicing and project documentation as required
  • Serve as the primary technical contact for customers throughout project execution
  • Facilitate design reviews with customers, suppliers, and internal departments
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during system integration, commissioning, and startup
  • Provide technical leadership and support to engineering, manufacturing, sales, service, and customer teams
  • Assist with technical proposals and solution development
  • Follow and support ISO procedures and quality standards
  • Contribute to the development of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices
  • Assist with engineering change management and project closeout reviews
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
 
What Are the Requirements of the Job?
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field required
  • 6–8 years of experience in PLC controls engineering, automation engineering, robotics, or related field
  • Extensive experience programming Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI systems
  • Experience leading complex automation projects from design through startup
  • Experience working directly with customers on technical projects
  • Experience in robotic automation systems preferred
  • Advanced Allen Bradley PLC programming
  • Advanced Siemens PLC programming
  • HMI development and programming
  • System startup, commissioning, and debugging
  • Industrial networking and communications
  • Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Electrical system design
  • Fuse and wire sizing calculations
  • Electrical schematic development
  • Control panel design
  • Bill of Material (BOM) creation
  • Electrical code compliance
  • Robotic system integration
  • Automated manufacturing systems
  • Motion control systems
  • Industrial safety systems
  • Validation and verification testing
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout engineering and manufacturing environments
  • Ability to use hands for computer and technical work
  • Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to travel frequently for customer support, installations, and project activities
  • Engineering office, manufacturing facility, and customer site environments
  • Frequent travel required
  • Occasional exposure to moving machinery, electrical systems, UV exposure, sparks, heat, fumes, and industrial environments
  • Moderate noise levels
  • Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, lubricants, solvents, cleaners, paints, and related industrial products
  • Experience with robotic automation systems and integration
  • Knowledge about robotic platforms
  • Project management experience
  • Experience with ISO-compliant engineering environments

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Posting ID: 1291363334 Posted: 2026-08-30 Job Title: Control Project Engineer
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