Controls Engineer – Georgetown, KY 🌎
$22-32 USD/Hour
🔧 Exciting Opportunity for a Controls Engineer! Join a cutting-edge team working on power stamping presses and automation upgrades in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
📍 Location: Georgetown, KY
🏡 Hybrid Option: Must be in-office Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ Standard Hours: 8-hour shifts (OT required if requested by manager)
👞 Steel Toe Boots: Required
✈️ Travel: Domestic & international (Mexico & Canada) for meetings & hands-on fieldwork
📆 Peak Travel Seasons: Summer (June–July) & Winter (Dec–Jan) Shutdowns
As a Controls Engineer, you'll play a vital role in electrical design, PLC programming, HMI development, risk assessments, and commissioning for cutting-edge mechanical and hydraulic power stamping presses.
Your responsibilities will include:
✅ HMI & PLC Design – Create & modify programs using Studio 5000, Siemens, Toyopuc, Yaskawa, and Proface
✅ Safety PLC Development – Implement Allen-Bradley & Siemens safety protocols
✅ Electrical Hardware Design – Develop panel layouts & field device setups using AutoCAD Electrical
✅ Installation Supervision – Oversee engineers, electricians & millwrights during system upgrades
✅ Full Line Commissioning – Provide PLC, electrical, and mechanical support for system installations
🎓 Education/Experience:
✔️ BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technician degree/work experience
✔️ AutoCAD Electrical expertise
✔️ PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens – MUST HAVE)
✔️ Electrical hardware design experience
✔️ Installation & commissioning experience
💡 Ability to multitask & problem-solve in fast-moving environments
🤝 Strong teamwork & leadership skills
🗣️ Excellent verbal & written communication
All candidates MUST be prepared to answer interview questions using the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
🔴 Failure to demonstrate answers in the STAR format will result in immediate disqualification.
📝 Take time to practice structured responses showcasing your problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and leadership abilities.
If you're passionate about automation, robotics, and cutting-edge engineering, this is your opportunity to make an impact! 🚀
🔹 Apply today & be part of a world-class engineering team! 🎯
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected will be contacted. Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available upon request. CrossSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer