Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Controls Engineer role involves designing and developing control systems for industrial refrigeration, impacting the company's ability to meet customer and internal specifications.
Responsibilities and impact
The engineer will design control systems, develop electrical and control design documents, write and update PLC and HMI software, coordinate with customers for system integration, provide technical support, and assist with commissioning and startup at customer sites.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, HSA, FSA, and paid time off.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a BSEE or equivalent technical degree, experience in controls engineering preferably in industrial refrigeration, proficiency with Allen Bradley programming software, familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, and strong communication skills; experience with revision control systems and other programming platforms is preferred.
Work environment and culture
The company values a proactive, positive, professional, team-oriented, and self-motivated work environment with an emphasis on equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.
Unique job features
The role includes travel up to 30% annually and involves working in a dynamic, hands-on environment with opportunities to integrate PLC software with customer systems.
Company overview
Homeland Talent Solutions is a recruitment and staffing firm specializing in connecting employers with qualified candidates across various industries, with a particular focus on roles in government, defense, and security sectors. The company generates revenue by providing talent acquisition, workforce consulting, and placement services, typically charging clients fees for successful hires or ongoing staffing solutions. Founded to address the unique hiring needs of organizations requiring specialized clearances or expertise, Homeland Talent Solutions has built a reputation for understanding compliance and regulatory requirements in sensitive fields. Their client base includes both public and private sector organizations seeking skilled professionals for critical positions. Candidates should be aware of the company's emphasis on confidentiality, industry knowledge, and its role as a trusted intermediary in high-stakes recruitment.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in PLC programming and industrial refrigeration control systems, emphasizing your ability to design and develop customized control solutions.
Focus on showcasing your experience with Allen Bradley Studio5000 and FactoryTalk software, as well as familiarity with CodeSys, Siemens TIA Portal, and Ignition if applicable, to align with the job's technical requirements.
Apply through multiple channels such as Homeland Talent Solutions' corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect with current employees in Homeland Talent Solutions' controls engineering or industrial refrigeration divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by commenting on recent company projects or asking about integration challenges with DCS/SCADA systems.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords like 'PLC programming,' 'industrial refrigeration,' 'Allen Bradley,' 'FactoryTalk,' 'Modbus,' and 'Ethernet/IP' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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