Controls Engineer

Summary

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a Controls Engineer to play a key role in the electrical design, development, and startup of automated manufacturing systems. This position supports innovative solutions such as robotic welding cells, advanced tooling and fixtures, and integrated automation equipment used by manufacturers around the world.

If you enjoy hands-on engineering, collaborative problem solving, and seeing complex systems come to life on the plant floor, this role offers a highly visible and rewarding opportunity. This is an on-site position in Cleveland, OH. This is an on-site position in Cleveland, OH. We are flexible to a hybrid work schedule for this position with three days in office and two days remote.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a bonus plan, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, commission, and troubleshoot PLC programs and integrated control systems.
• Configure and support industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, I/O Link and CIP Safety.
• Select, configure, and troubleshoot electrical components such as sensors, actuators, motors, VFDs, servo systems, safety devices, and industrial control hardware.
• Support robot integration, including robot I/O, control interfaces, peripheral devices, and machine communication.
• Identify project risks, assumptions, constraints, and unresolved issues early and communicate recommended mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate electrical engineering activities with mechanical, software, controls, robotics, production, service, and project management teams.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to system-level technical decisions.
• Support build, commissioning, startup, and field service activities as required.
• Travel as needed to support project execution. Up to 15% possible (5%-10% is normal)

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 3-5 + years of experience in industrial automation, robotic systems, custom machinery, or a similar environment.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting electrical systems for automated machinery.
• Strong PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with robotic automation, control system integration, and industrial communication networks.
• Experience selecting and applying motors, drives, sensors, actuators, safety devices, and industrial control hardware.
• Experience with control panels, power distribution, grounding/bonding, circuit protection, and machine installation requirements.

• Working knowledge and application of electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including ANSI, CEC, NFPA, IEC, CSA/UL, and CE standards, is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.
• Experience supporting build, commissioning, startup, and field-service activities.
• Interpret and apply applicable electrical codes, customer specifications, safety standards, and internal engineering requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; squat; climb; see; talk and hear. Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs. in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs. Repetition with activity.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate; temperature in the assembly area may fluctuate with the seasons, as the production area is not air-conditioned.