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For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.\nLocation: Plymouth - 46247\nEmployment Status: Salary Full-Time\nFunction: Engineering\nPay Range: ($115,000 - $140,000)\nTarget Bonus: 8%\nReq ID: 30080\nPosition Summary\nJoin a growing engineering team that designs and builds custom automated manufacturing equipment for customers across a variety of industries. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will play a key role in bringing complex machines to life through PLC, HMI, motion control, and PC-based programming. This is a hands-on engineering position where you'll be involved throughout the entire machine lifecycle, from concept and design through testing, installation, and customer startup. You'll collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams while working with industry-leading automation technologies.\nIf you enjoy solving challenging problems, working on unique custom equipment, and seeing your designs operate in the real world, we'd love to hear from you.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, and implement PLC control systems for custom automated machinery.\nCreate and maintain PC-based control software and industrial automation applications.\nDevelop intuitive HMI and operator interface solutions.\nProgram and integrate motion control systems, servos, VFDs, robotics, and machine safety devices.\nTest, troubleshoot, and optimize machine performance during assembly and startup.\nConduct system validation, debugging, and performance improvements.\nSupport machine commissioning activities both in-house and at customer sites.\nCollaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams throughout project execution.\nWork directly with customers and installation contractors to support successful system deployment.\nMaintain software documentation, revision control, and programming standards.\nAssist with continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new automation technologies.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or 10+ years of equivalent hands-on industry experience.\n5+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or machine programming.\nExperience programming PLCs and HMIs in a manufacturing or machine-building environment.\nProficiency with one or more major automation platforms:\nRockwell/Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 & FactoryTalk\nSiemens TIA Portal\nEquivalent industrial automation platforms\n\nExperience with industrial communication networks including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, or similar protocols.\nStrong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving abilities.\nAbility to travel approximately 30-50% for customer installations and commissioning.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with robotics integration and programming.\nMotion control, servo systems, and coordinated motion experience.\nFamiliarity with machine safety systems and safety PLCs.\nExperience with vision inspection systems.\nKnowledge of SQL, C#, VB.NET, or other PC-based programming languages.\nExperience in custom machine building, packaging, assembly, material handling, or automated manufacturing systems.\nWhy Join Us?\nWork on unique, custom-engineered automation projects.\nOpportunity to influence machine design and functionality from concept through startup.\nExposure to advanced controls, robotics, motion control, and emerging automation technologies.\nCollaborative engineering environment with high visibility and impact.\nOpportunities for technical growth, leadership development, and career advancement.\nLincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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