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Controls Engineer

  • Controls Engineer job type Posted on: Oct 29, 2026
  • Controls Engineer experience level Adecco Permanent Recruitment
  • Controls Engineer employment type Hopkinsville, Kentucky
  • Controls Engineer employment type Onsite
  • Controls Engineer salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Controls Engineer

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Hopkinsville Kentucky United States

Remote :

No

Jobcon Logo Job Description :

Controls Engineer - Great Opportunity! Great Company!We are seeking a driven and experienced Controls Engineer to support the design, development, optimization, and maintenance of advanced manufacturing automation systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on new equipment launches, automation projects, robotics integration, continuous improvement initiatives, and plant-wide controls support in a fast-paced production environment.What You'll Do:Design, develop, and implement control systems for manufacturing equipment and automated processes.Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and industrial networks.Lead and support automation projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and production startup.Investigate equipment and process failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.Manage controls-related activities for new product launches and ensure project milestones are achieved.Provide technical support for production and non-production equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.Partner with maintenance teams to diagnose complex equipment issues and improve system performance.Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external contractors during equipment installations, upgrades, and facility projects.Participate in critical equipment and process reviews to identify risks and drive improvements.Develop and implement cost reduction, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.Create and maintain electrical drawings, controls documentation, and technical standards.Train maintenance and operations personnel on new equipment, systems, and troubleshooting techniques.Promote and maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.What You'll Need:Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.3 to 5 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or industrial manufacturing environments.Technical SkillsExperience programming and troubleshooting PLC and HMI platforms, including:OmronAllen-BradleyMitsubishiPro-faceStrong programming and troubleshooting skills in:Ladder LogicStructured TextSQL databases and serversExperience with industrial vision, sensing, robotics, and automation technologies, including familiarity with:CognexKeyenceSICKBalluffTurckBannerAllen-BradleyOmronIAIUniversal Robots (UR)Zebra printersKnowledge of manufacturing systems, lean manufacturing principles, and production support processes.Experience using AutoCAD or similar drafting and design software.Professional CompetenciesStrong project management and organizational skills.Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Experience working with cross-functional and multicultural teams.Ability to effectively train and mentor others.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.Why You'll Be SuccessfulYou thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment, enjoy solving complex automation challenges, and can balance day-to-day production support with long-term engineering projects. You are comfortable leading initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, you may email your up-to-date, professional CV/resume to Tim Dameron @ .Perfect placements. Speedy staffing. Tenacious testing. Who’s Adecco, we hear you ask? Only the top provider of first-class HR solutions. Our consultants work with some of the best, and most exciting, companies all over the world. We equip our clients with priceless industry insight and put everything we’ve got into training and mentoring our candidates.We’re here to match talented people with the job opportunities and employers they’re looking for. On any given day we connect over 700,000 people with fulfilling opportunities that make the most of their skills now and enable them to develop new expertise for the future.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Jobcon Logo Position Details

Posted:

Oct 29, 2026

Reference Number:

10440_4477918736

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Hopkinsville

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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Controls Engineer - Great Opportunity! Great Company!We are seeking a driven and experienced Controls Engineer to support the design, development, optimization, and maintenance of advanced manufacturing automation systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on new equipment launches, automation projects, robotics integration, continuous improvement initiatives, and plant-wide controls support in a fast-paced production environment.What You'll Do:Design, develop, and implement control systems for manufacturing equipment and automated processes.Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and industrial networks.Lead and support automation projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and production startup.Investigate equipment and process failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.Manage controls-related activities for new product launches and ensure project milestones are achieved.Provide technical support for production and non-production equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.Partner with maintenance teams to diagnose complex equipment issues and improve system performance.Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external contractors during equipment installations, upgrades, and facility projects.Participate in critical equipment and process reviews to identify risks and drive improvements.Develop and implement cost reduction, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.Create and maintain electrical drawings, controls documentation, and technical standards.Train maintenance and operations personnel on new equipment, systems, and troubleshooting techniques.Promote and maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.What You'll Need:Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.3 to 5 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or industrial manufacturing environments.Technical SkillsExperience programming and troubleshooting PLC and HMI platforms, including:OmronAllen-BradleyMitsubishiPro-faceStrong programming and troubleshooting skills in:Ladder LogicStructured TextSQL databases and serversExperience with industrial vision, sensing, robotics, and automation technologies, including familiarity with:CognexKeyenceSICKBalluffTurckBannerAllen-BradleyOmronIAIUniversal Robots (UR)Zebra printersKnowledge of manufacturing systems, lean manufacturing principles, and production support processes.Experience using AutoCAD or similar drafting and design software.Professional CompetenciesStrong project management and organizational skills.Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Experience working with cross-functional and multicultural teams.Ability to effectively train and mentor others.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.Why You'll Be SuccessfulYou thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment, enjoy solving complex automation challenges, and can balance day-to-day production support with long-term engineering projects. You are comfortable leading initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, you may email your up-to-date, professional CV/resume to Tim Dameron @ .Perfect placements. Speedy staffing. Tenacious testing. Who’s Adecco, we hear you ask? Only the top provider of first-class HR solutions. Our consultants work with some of the best, and most exciting, companies all over the world. We equip our clients with priceless industry insight and put everything we’ve got into training and mentoring our candidates.We’re here to match talented people with the job opportunities and employers they’re looking for. On any given day we connect over 700,000 people with fulfilling opportunities that make the most of their skills now and enable them to develop new expertise for the future.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

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