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Controls Engineer

The Judge Group

Tuscaloosa, AL • $90,000 to $110,000 / yr • 9/24/2026

Job Description

Job Description

ControlsEngineer(2ndShift)

Location:Tuscaloosa,Alabama

JobType:DirectHire

Schedule:2ndShift,7:00PM-4:00AM

WorkArrangement:100%Onsite

Salary:$90,000-$110,000annually

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JobSummary

WeareseekingaControlsEngineertojoinamanufacturingteaminTuscaloosa,Alabama.Thisroleisresponsiblefordeveloping,implementing,andoptimizingcontrolssystemstoreduceequipmentdowntime,improveproductionefficiency,andsupportcontinuousimprovementinitiativesinafast-pacedmanufacturingenvironment.Theidealcandidatewillhaveexperienceworkingcloselywithplantmaintenanceteamsandsupportingautomatedproductionsystems.

KeyResponsibilities

  • Developandimplementsoftwareandhardwaremodificationstoimproveequipmentperformance,quality,andefficiency.
  • Troubleshoot,maintain,andprogramPLCsystemstoresolveproductionissuesandminimizedowntime.
  • Supportautomatedmanufacturingequipment,includingrobotics,HMIs,andvisionsystems.
  • Collaboratewithmaintenance,engineering,production,andqualityteamstooptimizemanufacturingoperations.
  • Coordinateactivitieswithcontractors,vendors,andsuppliersasneeded.
  • Maintainaccuratedocumentation,includingmachineparameters,programmingchanges,equipmentrecords,drawings,manuals,andpreventivemaintenancedocumentation.
  • Manageinventoryofcriticalsparepartsandsuppliestosupportuninterruptedproduction.
  • Participateinequipmentlaunches,processimprovements,andcontinuousimprovementinitiatives.
  • Ensurecompliancewithcompanypolicies,safetystandards,ISO14001,andIATF16949requirements.
  • Providemaintenanceteamsupportandleadershipcoveragewhennecessary.

RequiredQualifications

  • Bachelor'sdegreeinElectricalEngineering,MechanicalEngineering,AutomationEngineering,orarelatedengineeringdiscipline.
  • 5-6yearsofmanufacturingengineeringexperienceinanindustrialproductionenvironment.
  • Experienceworkingwithplantmaintenanceteamsandautomatedmanufacturingsystems.
  • ProficiencywithAllen-BradleyPLCplatforms,including:
  • ControlLogix
  • CompactLogix
  • MicroLogix
  • Abilitytoread,troubleshoot,andmodifyladderlogicprograms.
  • ExperienceprogrammingandsupportingHMIsystems,includingPanelView.
  • ExperiencewithFANUCrobotics;ABBroboticsexperienceisaplus.
  • Experiencewithindustrialautomation,controlsintegration,andvisionsystems.
  • Strongtroubleshooting,analytical,andproblem-solvingskills.

PreferredQualifications

  • ExperiencewithSiemensPLCprogramming.
  • ExperiencewithelectrictorquecontrolsystemssuchasAtlasCopcoorStanleytools.
  • Experienceleadingmaintenanceactivitiesorsupportingmaintenancepersonnel.
  • Strongcommunication,organizational,andmultitaskingabilities.
  • Self-motivatedwiththeabilitytoworkindependentlyinahigh-volumemanufacturingenvironment.

Compensation&Benefits

  • Competitivesalary:$90,000-$110,000
  • Direct-hireopportunity
  • Long-termcareergrowthwithanestablishedmanufacturingorganization

ApplyToday

IfyouhaveexperiencewithAllen-BradleyPLCs,FANUCrobotics,manufacturingautomation,andcontrolsengineeringinaproductionenvironment,weencourageyoutoapplyforthisimmediateonsiteopportunityinTuscaloosa,Alabama.