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Controls Engineer - Providence, RI

Providence, Rhode Island Permanent USD120,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
An established industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, test, and commission automation systems for complex production equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to work with leading PLC, HMI, motion control, and safety technologies while supporting projects from design through customer startup and ongoing optimization.
  • Work on highly customized industrial automation projects
  • Join a stable manufacturing technology business!

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization that designs and delivers advanced automated equipment used in specialized industrial processing applications. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and innovation, the company provides employees with the opportunity to work on complex, customer-focused projects that combine software, controls, electrical systems, and machine automation.The business promotes a collaborative engineering environment where employees can contribute directly to product development, improve automation standards, and gain exposure to cutting-edge industrial technologies. Team members enjoy a mix of office-based development work, hands-on testing, and customer-facing commissioning activities that offer both technical challenge and professional growth.

Job Description

  • Develop and maintain PLC software for automated industrial equipment.
  • Program and configure machine control systems, motion control applications, servo drives, and variable frequency drives.
  • Design and implement operator interface (HMI) applications to support machine operation and diagnostics.
  • Configure industrial communication networks, remote I/O systems, and machine safety components.
  • Integrate process instrumentation, sensors, data collection systems, and control devices.
  • Execute system testing, validation, and factory acceptance testing activities.
  • Commission equipment at customer facilities and support machine startups.
  • Diagnose and resolve controls, electrical, and automation issues both remotely and on-site.
  • Support equipment upgrades, retrofit projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to controls standards, documentation, and reusable software development practices.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience programming and supporting industrial automation systems.
  • Strong experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation platforms, including PLC programming and integrated machine control.
  • Experience working with motion control systems, servo technology, and industrial drives.
  • Knowledge of HMI development and operator interface design.
  • Familiarity with industrial networking, machine safety systems, and control system architecture.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues in manufacturing environments.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach.
  • Comfortable supporting equipment commissioning activities and travelling to customer sites as required.
  • Experience with databases, software integration, or modern industrial software platforms is advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution/match.
  • Paid time off and company-supported benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging automation and controls projects.
  • Exposure to advanced PLCs, motion control systems, industrial networks, and machine safety technologies.
  • End-to-end project involvement from software development through commissioning and customer support.
  • Career development within a growing engineering-focused environment.
  • Collaborative team culture with opportunities to influence standards and automation best practices.
  • Hands-on interaction with sophisticated industrial equipment and real-world manufacturing applications.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Delaney Sandner
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7131311

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Providence
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Delaney Sandner
Job Reference
JN-102026-7131311
 

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