Controls Engineer

Evans Capacitor Co•East Providence, RI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Controls Engineer will design, develop, program, and support control systems for industrial equipment and processes. This role focuses on ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of automated systems through effective control logic, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or other related Science/Engineering, or commensurate experience.
2+ years of experience in a controls engineering role.
Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Automation Direct, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Omron)
Proficiency with HMI/SCADA software
Strong understanding of industrial control systems, sensors, actuators, and VFDs
Experience with equipment sourcing integration.
Ability to read and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Capability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and quotas.
Possess a collaborative team-oriented mindset and personality with a hands-on can-do attitude.
Must be considered a U.S. Person eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ignition preferred.
Knowledge of electrical component testing is a plus.
Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., medical devices, automotive, electronics) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead controls engineering work to implement control systems and automation efforts across all production lines and equipment.
Develop and support capacitor testing equipment and processes, including data management.
Design and develop control systems for machinery, equipment, and industrial processes
Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems
Develop and maintain HMI interfaces and control documentation
Create and review electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and I/O lists
Commission and validate control systems during installation and start-up
Diagnose system faults and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
Collaborate with manufacturing equipment, process, and product engineers
Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and company policies
Maintain accurate documentation for control programs and system changes
Support ongoing automation upgrades and process improvements
Support controls systems maintenance
Additional duties as assigned