Controls Engineer
First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.
Location: Greater Columbus, OH (Onsite)
Travel: 30-40%
Industry: Industrial Automation / Robotics Integration
Position Overview
Bradsby Group is partnered with an established and growing custom automation and robotics integrator in the Greater Columbus, OH area seeking a Controls Engineer to join their engineering team.
Our client specializes in designing, building, and integrating turnkey automation and robotic systems for a diverse range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, agriculture, medical, and industrial manufacturing.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Controls Engineer who enjoys working on custom-engineered equipment, developing PLC/HMI programs from scratch, and seeing projects through from initial design and programming to installation and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and program PLC ladder logic and HMI applications for custom automation equipment and robotic systems.
Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and technical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
Integrate, test, and troubleshoot control systems during equipment assembly and initial machine builds.
Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning at customer facilities.
Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and robotics teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, controls, and automation-related issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
3+ years of hands-on PLC and HMI programming experience, including developing programs from scratch.
Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs; familiarity with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or other platforms is a plus.
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, including creating, reading, and interpreting electrical schematics.
Experience with custom automation equipment, machine builders, or systems integration environments preferred.
Exposure to industrial robotics (FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB, KUKA, Kawasaki, etc.) is highly desirable.
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Willingness to travel approximately 30-40% for customer installations, startups, and commissioning. Some projects may require multiple consecutive weeks onsite.