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Controls Engineer

Manpower

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Louisville, KY · Posted October 16, 2026

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Controls Engineer Número de referencia: 413063 Fecha de publicación: 10/16/2026 Tipo de empleo: Permanente Industria: Arquitectura e Ingeniería Horas: Tiempo completo SOLICITAR AHORA GUARDAR COMPARTIR Our client, Industrial Controls is seeking a Automation Specialist II to join their team. As an Automation Specialist II, you will be part of the Engineering & Controls team supporting project delivery and commissioning activities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical ownership, clear communication with stakeholders, and a drive to troubleshoot and improve automation systems which will align successfully in the organization. Job Title: Automation Specialist II Location: Louisville, KY Pay Range: $90000 - $1000000 What's the Job? Collaborate with project managers and estimators to assess potential projects and support proposal development. Read and interpret diagrams and documentation, and communicate with customers to understand objectives and preferences. Develop overall control system architecture and communication strategy between control system elements. Serve as technical lead for small projects, including building PLC and HMI templates for the project. Develop PLC programs (Ladder, Function Block, and other languages), HMI, test plans, simulation logic, and training materials; test installed systems and troubleshoot startup issues. What's Needed? 4 years of Industrial Controls experience in architectural, engineering, or construction (AEC) industry or a similar field. Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent Industrial controls experience. 4 years of experience in PLC programming, including ladder logic, function block, and structured text. Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems, plus familiarity with networking (Ethernet/IP). Experience and knowledge of HMIs, including the ability to develop and validate control system functionality. What's in it for me? Opportunity to own control system design from architecture through implementation, testing, documentation, and training. Chance to lead small projects and build reusable PLC and HMI templates that improve delivery efficiency. Work directly with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to define and document control system functionality. Hands-on problem solving during startup, including diagnosis and resolution of software and hardware interface issues. Collaboration with manufacturers and vendors to support software and application product problem diagnosis and resolution. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. SOLICITAR AHORA