Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer – Warehouse Automation

Location: Orlando, FL (On-Site)

Duration: 4–5 Month Contract

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer for a 4–5 month project involving the setup, installation, integration, and testing of a mockup automated warehouse distribution system. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLC programming, industrial controls, and sensor integration

Key Responsibilities

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Develop a complete controls Bill of Materials (BOM), including hundreds of photoeyes, PLCs, I/O blocks, cabling, power supplies, stack lights, and related components.

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Select, configure, and integrate electrical and automation control hardware.

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Program PLCs using ladder logic, CODESYS, and Modbus communication protocols.

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Configure PLCs for integration with proprietary robotic control software.

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Support equipment installation, wiring, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

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Perform I/O verification, functional testing, and system validation.

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Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, robotics, and software engineering teams.

Qualifications

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Experience with industrial automation, PLC programming, and controls

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Knowledge of CODESYS, ladder logic, Modbus, and industrial networking.

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Experience developing controls BOMs and selecting automation components.

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Hands-on experience with photoeyes, sensors, distributed I/O, and electrical control systems.

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Ability to integrate PLCs with robotic or higher-level automation software.

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Experience with equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

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Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

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Warehouse automation, conveyor systems, robotics, or material handling experience preferred.

Project: On-site engineering assignment in Orlando, FL, supporting the installation, integration, and successful testing of an automated warehouse distribution system.

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