Control Engineer

Project overview

Controls Engineer

Miami, FL

Pay: $40-50 an hour

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.

1-5 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or related engineering discipline.

Practical experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Siemens S7/TIA Portal, or similar).

Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.

Strong troubleshooting skills with sensors, pneumatics, VFDs, and electromechanical systems.

Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).

Soft Skills

Strong problem solving mindset with a willingness to get hands-on.

Comfortable working in fast paced operational environments.

Effective communicator with technicians, operators, vendors, and engineers.

High attention to detail and ownership of assigned tasks.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and support projects from concept through deployment.

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Physical Requirements

Ability to work on the shop floor around industrial machinery.

Capability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally.

Willingness to travel to sites or vendors as required (typically <20%).

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience in material handling, warehousing automation, robotics, AGVs/AMRs, or conveyor systems.

Knowledge of SCADA/HMI platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, etc.).

Experience building or modifying control panels.

Understanding of safety standards (NFPA 70/79, ISO 13849, OSHA).

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Controls Engineer (Junior-Mid Level) with strong hands on technical skills to support the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated systems. The ideal candidate has practical experience working with industrial controls hardware, PLCs, sensors, and electromechanical equipment, along with the ability to problem solve on the floor and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Controls & Automation Development

Assist in the design, programming, testing, and deployment of PLC based control systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar).

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot ladder logic, function block, structured text, and HMI applications.

Support integration of control systems with mechanical, electrical, and IT systems.

System Installation & Commissioning

Perform hands on installation, wiring, and troubleshooting of sensors, VFDs, and control panels.

Support commissioning and startup of new automation equipment or system upgrades.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Provide on site support to diagnose and resolve equipment failures.

Analyze root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Optimize machine performance and reliability through controls improvements.

Project Support

Collaborate with senior engineers, vendors, and integrators on project execution.

Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and system evaluations.

Assist in developing system drawings, documentation, and training materials.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for control system enhancements to improve safety, performance, and efficiency.

Implement small-scale automation solutions to remove manual effort and reduce downtime.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Miami, FL, United States of America, US
• Rate: 40-50 EUR/h