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Controls Engineer II

About the Company

The Intersect Group is partnering with a growing industrial automation organization that delivers innovative control systems and automation solutions for industry leading clients. This company is committed to technical excellence, continuous learning, and empowering employees to take ownership of their careers. With a remote first culture and opportunities to work on impactful projects across a variety of industries, team members enjoy meaningful work, professional growth, and the ability to make a direct impact.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Controls Engineer II to join a high performing automation engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands on engineer who can independently execute projects, support onsite commissioning activities, and work directly with customers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

The Controls Engineer II will own small to medium sized projects from design through final acceptance, including programming, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and customer communication. This individual will also contribute technical expertise during project execution and provide guidance to junior team members when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, and commission industrial automation systems using Rockwell Automation technologies

• Develop and modify PLC and HMI applications utilizing Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, and PlantPAx platforms

• Lead or support onsite startup, commissioning, loop checks, troubleshooting, and system validation activities

• Manage assigned project scopes, timelines, technical deliverables, and customer communications

• Interpret and work from P&IDs, I/O lists, cause and effect diagrams, and electrical schematics

• Participate in technical meetings and provide project status updates to stakeholders

• Troubleshoot control systems, instrumentation, and network communication issues in industrial environments

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and knowledge sharing

Key Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of direct experience as a Controls Engineer within industrial automation environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline; candidates with significant process control experience may also be considered

• Strong hands on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms including Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, PlantPAx, ControlLogix, and CompactLogix

• Proven experience leading or supporting industrial commissioning, plant startups, system upgrades, and project execution from design through final acceptance

• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, cause and effect matrices, I/O lists, and electrical drawings

• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP/IP, or Modbus RTU

• Familiarity with PowerFlex drives, Kinetix motion control systems, field instrumentation, and control system architecture

• Experience working independently in a remote first environment, with strong communication, organization, and customer facing skills

• Ability and willingness to travel as required to support client projects and commissioning activities

• Authorization to work in the United States and possession of a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens PCS7 automation systems

• Knowledge of PROFIBUS or PROFINET networks

• Experience with VMware and virtualized control environments

• Familiarity with AutoCAD or EPLAN for control panel design and bill of material development

• Practical experience with field instrumentation, HART communication, and calibration activities

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $91,000 to $107,000 annually based on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Quarterly bonus opportunities tied to individual and company performance

• Ongoing technical and leadership development opportunities

• Remote first work environment with flexibility to work from anywhere within the United States

• Opportunity to work on high impact automation projects with leading organizations

• Annual company gatherings focused on collaboration, networking, and team development

Apply Today

If you are a Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges, taking ownership of projects, and working with cutting edge industrial technologies, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and send us your resume and contact information to learn more about this exciting opportunity.