Controls Engineer
Camaco · Lorain, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Camaco (automotive) in Lorain, OH.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, Stamping, Welding, Painting / coating
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How this role compares
Against 19 other live controls postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $110k–$148k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 75%
- ✓ Automation 75%
- ✓ Robotics 60%
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- Lean 30%
- AutoCAD 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Stamping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Camaco in Lorain
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Full description from CamacoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
1. Control System Design and Development
- ◆Design and implement control systems, including PLC, SCADA, DCS, and HMI.
- ◆Select and specify control hardware, sensors, actuators, and PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley: SLC 500, CompactLogix, MicroLogix).
- ◆Develop system architecture, electrical schematics, and control software (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
2. System Installation and Commissioning
- ◆Oversee the installation and setup of control systems and equipment.
- ◆Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning to ensure optimal performance.
3. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- ◆Provide ongoing maintenance and support for control systems.
- ◆Diagnose and resolve system issues to improve reliability and efficiency.
- ◆Analyze performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
4. Collaboration and Communication
- ◆Coordinate with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, software) to integrate control systems into larger projects.
- ◆Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and vendors to meet project specifications and requirements.
5. Documentation and Reporting
- ◆Create and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, manuals, and system specifications.
- ◆Generate reports on system performance, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting activities.
6. Continuous Improvement
- ◆Research and implement new technologies to enhance system performance and cost efficiency.
- ◆Lead automation projects aimed at improving process efficiency and reducing operational costs.
7. Safety and Compliance
- ◆Ensure control systems adhere to safety standards and regulatory
requirements
(e.g., IEC, ISO, OSHA).
- ✓Integrate safety features, including emergency shutdowns and alarms, into control systems.
Education
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
Experience
- ✓5–10 years of experience in control systems, automation, and instrumentation.
- ✓Expertise with Allen-Bradley PLCs (SLC 500, CompactLogix, MicroLogix), SCADA, HMI, and DCS systems.
Competencies
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
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We are seeking a detail-oriented Controls Engineer with strong communication, computer skills, and the ability to thrive in a team environment. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain control systems for automated machinery, robotics, and production cells. This role includes hardware and software selection, system architecture creation, and performance optimization while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Technical Skills
- •Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
- •Strong knowledge of electrical circuits, sensors, actuators, and control principles.
- •Experience with network communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP and devices like I/O cards, blocks, and switches.
- •Advanced troubleshooting and debugging techniques.
Soft Skills
- •Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- •Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- •Attention to detail and organizational capabilities.
Work Environment
- •Exposure to various manufacturing processes, including riveting, stamping press, robotics, E-coating, spot welding, and industrial heating ovens.
- •Site visits for system installation, testing, and troubleshooting are required
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.