Hands-on Controls / Automation Engineer role supporting a high-volume copper rod mill in a 24/7 heavy industrial environment. This position is the primary Siemens PLC resource for the facility, responsible for troubleshooting, programming, commissioning, and improving automation systems that directly impact production uptime.
This is a plant-floor intensive role (>70%) requiring strong Siemens PLC capability and comfort working in a demanding production environment where downtime has immediate operational impact.
Ideal candidates are Siemens-focused controls engineers who have worked directly in industrial manufacturing environments and are comfortable owning automation systems end-to-end.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering discipline
Minimum 1+ year hands-on Controls / Automation / Electrical Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong Siemens PLC programming and troubleshooting experience (required — must be Siemens, not Allen-Bradley)
Siemens TIA Portal experience (logic development, troubleshooting, commissioning)
Proven plant-floor troubleshooting experience in industrial manufacturing
Strong root cause analysis and downtime recovery capability
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available at any stage)
Must be comfortable working in a heavy industrial, high-heat production environment
Spend majority of time on the production floor supporting Siemens PLC systems
Troubleshoot, program, and commission Siemens PLC/HMI systems in live production environment
Respond to downtime events and restore equipment quickly to maintain production flow
Support automation upgrades, system improvements, and capital projects
Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures
Maintain and update electrical documentation and control system records
Document system changes in SAP or equivalent ERP system
Provide after-hours support for critical production issues when required
Physical & Environment Requirements
Heavy industrial copper rod mill environment (high heat, noise, dust)
Significant plant-floor exposure (>70% of workday)
Standing, walking, climbing, and working around operating machinery
Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
Standard schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with production flexibility
Company Benefits & Culture
This is a high-autonomy engineering environment where Controls Engineers are expected to own systems, solve problems independently, and directly influence production performance.
Competitive base salary + 5% bonus
$10,000 relocation assistance
Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance
401(k) with company match + pension eligibility
PTO, holidays, and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement and technical development support
Strong career path into senior engineering and leadership roles