Automation & Controls Engineer
hace 1 mes
Garden City
Job Type Full-time Description JOB SUMMARY: The Automation & Controls Engineer supports TruStile’s manufacturing operations by maintaining, programming, and optimizing control systems and automation infrastructure. This includes PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting machine-level controls, and collaborating on new automation initiatives. The role acts as a technical escalation point for controls and electrical issues and plays a key role in improving safety, reducing downtime, and modernizing processes across the plant. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Program, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automation systems including Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley,, • and other PLC platforms., • Configure and support HMI systems used in production equipment interfaces., • Troubleshoot and modify systems involving VFDs, sensors, encoders, relays, motor starters, and, • electrical panels (up to 480V 3-phase)., • Support and improve safety systems such as light curtains, area scanners, and interlocks to ensure, • compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E standards., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and IT teams to deliver, • automation and controls solutions aligned with operational priorities., • Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for plant controls issues and electrical downtime., • Maintain a centralized repository of backup programs for PLCs and HMIs; document changes, • thoroughly., • Support continuous improvement initiatives by implementing automation-based solutions that, • increase uptime, quality, or efficiency., • Provide technical support for installation and commissioning of new equipment or automation, • upgrades, for various locations including Denver, CO and Northwood, IA., • Develop and maintain training materials for electrical and controls development and assist in, • onboarding or mentoring of junior technicians. Required: • 3+ years of hands-on experience in automation, controls, or electrical systems within a manufacturing environment., • Strong working knowledge of PLC logic and troubleshooting (Beckhoff preferred; Allen-Bradley a plus)., • Experience reading and modifying electrical schematics, ladder logic, and panel layouts., • Familiarity with configuring or troubleshooting automation hardware such as Light curtains, Area scanners, Encoders and sensors, and HMIs and touchscreens, • Electrical troubleshooting experience up to 480V systems (AC and DC)., • Comfortable working from elevated platforms and scissor lifts; certification required or obtainable., • Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA standards for electrical safety., • Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills., • Experience with WoodWOP or similar machining interface software., • Exposure to TwinCAT or structured text programming., • Familiarity with isolated networks and controls system data integrity best practices., • OSHA 10/30 certification., • Must work well within a diverse workplace, handle challenges that arise with respect. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to TruStile’s continued investment in automation and plant-wide reliability. Candidates with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a desire to grow within a high-performing team are encouraged to apply. Salary Description $81,000 - $101,00