The Industrial Automation Controls Engineer at Engineered Vision programs and deploys PLC, HMI, and motion/servo-based automation systems for customer facilities. The role combines desk-based development with shop builds and field commissioning, with limited regional travel near Columbus, Ohio. U.S. citizenship is required for government project work.
Key Responsibilities
- Program PLCs and HMIs using platforms including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Automation Direct.
- Program motion control and servo systems using Kinetix, IAI, and Festo technologies.
- Develop controls for mechanical automation equipment, including industrial and collaborative robots using FANUC, Epson, and Universal Robots.
- Support machine vision integration using Keyence and Cognex systems.
- Deploy controls at customer sites, including service support and commissioning activities.
- Travel up to 15%, primarily within 250 miles of Columbus, Ohio.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship (required for government project work; green card holders are not eligible for these contracts).
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, the Columbus, Ohio area.
- Minimum 2 years of experience with a custom machine builder, or equivalent automation experience.
- Demonstrated ability to program and commission PLCs, HMIs, and motion controllers on real equipment.
- Experience with robot, motion, and vision programming.
- Experience designing, building, and testing analog and digital circuits.
- Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in controls, automation, electrical, mechatronics, or a related field.
Technology Exposure
The role involves work across PLC and HMI platforms, motion control, servo systems, robotics, and machine vision. Systems may include PLC, HMI, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Automation Direct, motion controls, servo systems, Kinetix, IAI, Festo, FANUC, Epson, Universal Robots, machine vision, Keyence, Cognex, analog and digital circuits, robots, and SCADA tools such as Ignition (SCADA).
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Style and Time Allocation
Work is divided across multiple environments, typically including approximately 70% desk, 20% shop, and 10% field time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on programming experience with one or more core platforms: FANUC or Epson robots, Keyence vision, or Allen-Bradley PLCs.
- B.S. in Mechatronics, Electrical, Robotics/Automation, or a related engineering field.
- 4+ years of experience with a custom machine builder.
- Customer run-off and issue troubleshooting experience.
- Ignition (SCADA) experience.
- Machine vision lighting and lensing setup experience.
Job Details
- Job type: Full-time
- Work location: In person
- Location: Westerville, OH (onsite)
- Minimum experience: 2 years
Application Questions
- Are you a US Citizen?
- How many years of experience in PLC programming do you have?
- How many years of working with a custom machine builder do you have? Describe the experience.
