Job Description
Automation & Controls Engineer:
The Automation & Controls Engineer will design, implement, and support automation systems across manufacturing, processing, and packaging operations. This role will focus on improving equipment reliability, efficiency, and operational visibility while supporting automation projects across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities:- Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
- Integrate new manufacturing and packaging equipment into existing control systems
- Troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, and equipment issues to minimize downtime
- Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, startups, and equipment upgrades
- Drive controls standardization and automation improvements across facilities
- Develop production data collection and reporting solutions
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, OEMs, and system integrators
- Support automation initiatives for capital projects and facility expansions
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field 6+ years of industrial automation experience
- Hands-on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming experience
- Experience with Factory
- Talk, Ignition, or similar HMI/SCADA platforms
- Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills
- Experience with automated manufacturing or packaging equipment
- Ability to travel 50%+ across the U.S.
Salary Range: $125,000-$150,000
Benefits:- Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance 401(k) offering
- Paid time off and holidays (120 hours PTO)
- Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.
LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment-and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn't a perfect match.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Pay Details:- $125,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year
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- Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
