Controls Engineer

Overview

Job Title:
Controls Engineer

Design and develop control systems by leading software design and development for custom automated assembly and test equipment, from concept through to customer acceptance. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and a high-tech customer base.

• Lead the design and development of control systems for automated equipment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and a high-tech customer base.
• Architect, write, simulate, and debug structured, modular, and well-documented ladder logic for Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Create intuitive operator interfaces using Allen-Bradley Factory Talk and Inductive Automation’s Ignition platforms.
• Program, simulate, and deploy a range of Fanuc robots for complex automation tasks.
• Develop and integrate advanced machine vision solutions using Keyence, Cognex In-Sight, and Cognex Vision Pro technologies.
• Lead commissioning and debugging of prototype systems incorporating diverse automation technologies.
• Support validation, final acceptance, and global deployment of automation systems.
• Provide occasional remote and onsite support to ensure successful integration and operation at customer facilities.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Controls or Robotics Engineer writing PLC or PC code for automation.
• Strong background in multi-station PLC programming and system integration, particularly with Allen-Bradley.
• Experience in architecting, writing, simulating, and debugging structured, modular, and well-documented ladder logic for PLCs.
• Broad exposure to factory automation and production systems, including Fanuc, Denso, and ABB.
• Proficiency in using machine vision technologies including Cognex, Keyence, and Fanuc vision systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automation/Robotics, or Systems Engineering.
• GPA above 3.6.
• 3+ years of experience with Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform.
• Systems integration skills.
• 10% regional travel.

This is an on-site, in-person role requiring direct collaboration with engineering and production teams. The work involves on-site design, CNC, and manufacturing, with everything done in-house. The dress code is casual attire, and the role occasionally involves client-facing interactions. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexible hours.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chandler, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Chandler, AZ.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2026.

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