PLC CONTROLS ENGINEER at The Judge Group Inc. in Grand Prairie, Texas

Job Description:

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


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