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Electrical Controls Engineer

Fitesa · Simpsonville, KY

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Fitesa (industrial) in Simpsonville, KY. Leads/supports internal Project and Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Technicians & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including: electrical component selection.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, Automation, Casting
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Kentucky: typical posted base $90k–$145k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 25 controls engineer openings in Kentucky, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 24 other live controls postings in Kentucky.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $90k–$145k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 84%
  • ✓ Automation 84%
  • ✓ Robotics 76%
  • Root cause 44%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 40%
  • Lean 28%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageTraining program

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How to get in at this plant

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  2. 2

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

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Requirements

  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Field
  • ✓3-5 years experience in automation or controls engineer role
  • ✓Problem solving/troubleshooting skill
  • ✓Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office.?
  • ✓Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes or equipment preferably of polymer industry?
  • ✓Statistical Analysis skills with the ability to establish and audit against goals

What You Will Do

  • ◆Leads/supports internal Project and Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Technicians & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including: electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.
  • ◆Responsible for specifying PLC's, HMI's, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors and data collection and analysis software, based on our companies controls standards criteria. Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends best value for use.
  • ◆Makes complex program modifications in DCS's, PLC's logic, HMI's programs, and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system's performance.
  • ◆Performs high level troubleshooting to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem.
  • ◆Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components, and programs including PLC's HMI's Servo systems and Robotics.
  • ◆Leads Controls support during machine installations and upgrades. This includes interfacing auxiliary equipment, identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring and ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations.
  • ◆Expected to keep abreast of all of the new controls technologies, industry trends, health and safety regulations and standards that affect current operations.
  • ◆Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance, then initiates and oversees projects through completion.
  • ◆Provides technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of new personnel.
  • ◆Assists in project planning and forecasting as part of budgeting process.
  • ◆Provide training of Maintenance Technicians with new control equipment or schedule outside training to enhance troubleshooting skills.
  • ◆Develop Maintenance Technician Electrical/Electronic Training Matrix to identify skill gaps, then design training program to address them.
  • ◆Organize equipment documentation from OEMs, produced documents and troubleshooting guides.
  • ◆Develop Safety Procedures for installed machines Lock-Out /Tag-Out for operations and maintenance personnel.
  • ◆All other duties as assigned.

Physical

Requirements

  • ✓Regularly?lift up to 25?lbs, occasionally up to 50?lbs??
  • ✓Stand and walk for extended periods??
  • ✓Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment??
  • ✓Work around varying temperatures??
  • ✓Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus?
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Description

This position will drive reliability and innovation in a highly automated manufacturing environment by designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, and industrial control systems. You will lead automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives that boost production performance, reduce downtime, and support world-class manufacturing operations.?

Additional Information

Eligibility to apply is in accordance with?Fitesa?hiring policies and practices. Please contact?Fitesa?HR with questions regarding eligibility.?

This position is reserved for US candidates only and does not offer international transfer.?

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