Controls Engineer
- Location
- Middlefield, OH
- Listed
- Today
Job Summary
The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and optimization of control systems across manufacturing operations. This role leads automation initiatives, supports capital projects, and ensures system reliability, scalability, and performance. The Controls Engineer partners with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce downtime, and enhance process capability.
Principal Functional Responsibilities
- Design and develop control systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA architectures for new and existing equipment
- Lead automation aspects of capital projects, including scope definition, vendor coordination, commissioning, and startup
- Develop, standardize, and maintain PLC/HMI code libraries (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
- Analyze system performance and implement optimization strategies to improve uptime, throughput, and quality
- Own and execute root cause analysis for complex control system failures and implement long-term corrective actions
- Integrate industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.) and ensure secure, reliable communication between systems
- Support and lead equipment upgrades, retrofits, and obsolescence mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Maintenance, IT, Engineering) to align automation strategies with business goals
- Participate in continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
- Experience with robotics including programming (FANUC, ABB)
Essential Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with control systems
- Proficient in troubleshooting and programming PLCs, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms
- Working knowledge of VFDs, servo motors, sensors, relays, and safety devices
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including 480V 3-phase power
- Ability to read, create, and modify electrical schematics and control system designs
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
- Willingness to work off-shift, weekends, or be on-call as needed
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Experience with electrical design software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, etc.)
- Experience with cabinet or wood product manufacturing equipment.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and industrial networking
- Knowledge of NFPA 70E and Lockout/Tagout procedures
What We Offer
At Cabinetworks, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental support programs, and company-paid life and disability benefits. Eligibility and plan provisions may vary.
- Shift
- Full or Part Time
- Full time
About Cabinetworks Group
At Cabinetworks Group, our shared purpose is to bring the kitchen to life. We design and manufacture the most comprehensive choice of kitchen cabinets in the country across our brands that include iconic leaders like KraftMaid®, Medallion® and Merillat®.
We are America's largest privately held cabinetmaker, a best-in-class team of over 6,000 employees across 20 locations, including 15 manufacturing facilities.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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Cabinetworks Group (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit.
It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.
Cabinetworks Group is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.
From Cabinetworks Group's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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