Engtal is partnering with a well-established North American manufacturer supporting critical infrastructure and environmental solutions across multiple industries. With a large U.S. plant network and ongoing investment in automation, they are expanding their controls engineering team supporting manufacturing facilities across the region.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll lead electrical and automation projects, support plant operations, and drive improvements in safety, efficiency, and system performance across multiple sites.
What you’ll do:
- Lead controls and electrical upgrades, new equipment installations, and automation improvements across manufacturing facilities
- Design electrical panels, schematics, and system layouts using AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
- Develop and modify PLC, HMI, and drive programs (Allen-Bradley / Siemens environments)
- Support commissioning, startup, and acceptance testing of OEM and in-house equipment
- Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting support to production plants
- Identify opportunities for automation, robotics, data collection, and energy/safety improvements
- Coordinate contractors and support equipment installations
- Mentor junior controls engineers and support plant teams
What we're looking for:
- 7+ years in controls or electrical automation within manufacturing environments
- Strong PLC/HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens)
- Experience with AC/DC drives, servo motion, and industrial automation systems
- Electrical design experience (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)
- Background supporting production equipment, upgrades, or plant projects
- Comfortable traveling to manufacturing sites and working cross-functionally
Why this role:
- Stable, growing manufacturing organization with long-term investment in automation
- Broad technical scope - PLCs, drives, robotics, electrical design, plant systems
- High ownership and visibility across multiple facilities
- Opportunity to influence automation strategy and plant improvements
- Strong benefits and long-term career stability
Location & Travel:
- Based in the Columbus, OH area
- ~35% travel to U.S. manufacturing facilities (higher during initial onboarding period)
If you’re a Controls Engineer who enjoys owning projects and improving real manufacturing systems - this is a strong opportunity to make an impact across a national plant network.
Apply directly or message Megan Hennessey at Engtal for details.
*Please note: This position is not able to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.*
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
