Controls Engineer

Skip to main content Controls Engineer Aegis Worldwide Dallas, TX Apply Controls Engineer Aegis Worldwide Dallas, TX 6 days ago 71 applicants See who Aegis Worldwide has hired for this role Apply Save Report this job Aegis Worldwide provided pay range This range is provided by Aegis Worldwide. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Aegis Worldwide Russell Jones Russell Jones Accounts Manager at Aegis Worldwide Position SummaryWe are seeking a Controls Engineer to support and improve automated manufacturing operations within a high-speed food production and packaging environment. This role will be responsible for designing, programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing PLC-based control systems while partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and production efficiency.The ideal candidate will have experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment in the food processing, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or packaging industries and enjoy solving complex technical challenges on the plant floor.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial control systems supporting manufacturing and packaging operations.Support high-speed automated production lines by identifying equipment issues and implementing long-term control system improvements.Program, modify, and maintain PLC logic using Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens, or other industrial automation platforms.Develop and maintain HMI applications for machine operation, diagnostics, and operator interfaces.Configure and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), servo motion systems, instrumentation, and industrial communication networks.Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new production equipment and automation projects.Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, and Process Engineering to reduce downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).Lead root cause analysis activities for recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.Develop and maintain electrical drawings, PLC documentation, control narratives, and standard operating procedures.Ensure all automation systems comply with company safety standards, electrical codes, and food manufacturing regulations.Participate in capital improvement projects from concept through installation and startup.Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, and production efficiency.Provide technical support and training for maintenance technicians and production personnel.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related technical field.3+ years of Controls Engineering experience within manufacturing.Experience supporting automated production equipment in food manufacturing, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), pharmaceutical, or packaging environments strongly preferred.Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting...