PLC CONTROLS ENGINEER at Judge Group

Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Salary: $100,000.00 USD Annually - $120,000.00 USD Annually
Description:

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Shifts Available: 2nd or 3rd Shift

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Job Description:

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to design, build, and install equipment for our global plants. Our portfolio includes ASRS systems, automated conveyors, pallet elevators, stackers/destackers, pallet turntables, automatic labelers, shipping trailers, and build line integration.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations and protocols (e.g., safety harnesses, fork trucks, scissor lifts, boom lifts, LOTO).
• Foster mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Communicate effectively across cross-functional groups.
• Manage projects from technical specification to startup support.
• Design and develop electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using company standards and innovative ideas.
• Write, implement, and debug PLC software.
• Provide support for existing automated equipment globally.
• Develop predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime (CBM, Industry 4.0).
• Create contingency and disaster recovery plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shop.
• Self-starter, team player, with a positive attitude.
• Creative thinker, results-oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Expertise in RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
• Knowledge of I/O link, AB components, drive control, and Keyence cameras.
• Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Understanding and communication of applicable safety standards: general industry, machine guarding, robot safety, automated vehicles, conveyor safety.
• Willingness to work long hours during installations, if required.

Application Instructions: Please send qualified resume to: kbarrymore@judge.com

Contact: kbarrymore@judge.com