Hiring: Controls & Automation Engineer Company: CyberCoders Location: Jacksonville, AR Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:55:34 Target Skills & Keywords : PLC, Root Cause Analysis, SCADA About the job Experience: •HMI Development Required Skills: •An Established industrial manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Controls & Automation Engineer to support plant operations, improve equipment reliability, and lead automation initiatives across the facility. •This role offers a unique opportunity to combine day-to-day controls support with longer-term automation and continuous improvement projects. The successful candidate will serve as the plant's technical expert for PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, and manufacturing automation systems. •Support and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and industrial control systems. •Diagnose and resolve production downtime related to electrical controls and automation. •Program, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI applications. •Lead automation, controls modernization, and capital improvement projects. •Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives. •Identify and implement process improvements that increase safety, quality, throughput, and equipment reliability. Qualifications: •BS Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, or Engineering Technology and 5+ years in Controls and Automation Engineering | AS Degree or 10 years equivalent experience will be considered, PLC/HMI, PLC Programming, Allen Bradley, Industrial Automation •Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field preferred; AS degree and/or equivalent experience will be considered. •5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Industrial Controls. •Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience. •Demonstrated capacity to manage projects from concept through implementation. •Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. •The ideal candidate is a self-driven engineer who can move seamlessly between troubleshooting production issues, programming PLCs, leading automation projects, and driving continuous improvement efforts. This individual will have a passion for manufacturing, equipment reliability, and leveraging technology to improve operational performance. Compensation: •$105,000 - $135,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!