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1st Shift Controls Engineer

Venteon · Columbus Grove, OH

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
6 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Venteon (industrial) in Columbus Grove, OH.

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

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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

Controls Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $100k–$148k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 40 controls engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 39 other live controls postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $100k–$148k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 80%
  • ✓ PLC 78%
  • ✓ Robotics 68%
  • Team leadership 30%
  • ✓ AutoCAD 28%
  • Root cause 28%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for APQP, Stamping, 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 coverage

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Responsibilities

Approve process specification and design standards Develop and implement software changes to improve production capabilities. Design and develop robots including computer software used to program robots. Understand manufacturing production

requirements

and how robots can be used in automated systems to achieve cost efficiency, productivity, and quality. Assist in the Repair and maintenance of robots and robotic equipment. Train robotics operators in how to operate robots and related equipment and help establish basic maintenance and repair programs at new installations. Authorized to participate in the plants APQP process for new equipment and processes that require electrical and electronic circuitry. Provides electrical technical expertise in the trouble shooting and problem-solving process of electrical and electronic circuits to minimize plant machine downtime and scrap. Provides, practices, and maintains the safe and effective designs of machine controls and their auxiliary equipment used in the plant as required. Understands and effectively uses ladder-logic circuits to optimize manufacturing process that utilize controllers with safety as priority. Authorized to conduct tool shop buyoffs on new process and automation equipment for the plant. As it pertains to electric controls, poka-yoke, and special circuits, etc. Participates as team member in the plants poka-yoke team evaluation of processes. Is a resource for plant continuous improvement and self-directed teams as pertaining to electric and electronic controls. Provides and participates in the design, installation, and maintenance of the plants electric power distribution system. Interfaces with the tool and die and maintenance activities to provide technical expertise and skills upon request. Works with AutoCAD / Cad Key Software to prepare and alter drawings/documents as required. Authorized to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality system. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A Bachelors or Associate's Degree in Controls / Electrical Engineering is Preferred Candidates Must Have Experience with Allen Bradley PLC's and Fanuc Robots 3 to 5 years of Robotic / Controls Engineering Experience in a Manufacturing Plant Setting is Required Metal Stamping and Welding / Assembly knowledge would be desirable Expertise with the Following would be highly desirable ERP HMI SCADA Industry 4.0 Standard Kepware / KEPServerEX TO APPLY: If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position. At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.

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