Controls Engineer

**Job Description** The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming experience, a systems-level mindset, and the ability to work across electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. **The role will include:** * Design, develop, and implement industrial control systems for thermal management and automated test equipment. * Program, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-based control systems utilizing platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), CODESYS, and related technologies. * Develop and maintain HMI and SCADA interfaces for equipment operation, monitoring, and diagnostics. * Integrate sensors, actuators, drives, motion control devices, and industrial communication networks into complete system solutions. * Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, BACnet, Modbus, and other fieldbus technologies. * Support full product lifecycle activities including concept development, design, testing, validation, commissioning, and sustaining engineering. * Develop electrical schematics, control panel designs, I/O lists, and system documentation. * Conduct system integration, startup, debugging, and root cause analysis of complex control systems. * Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to develop innovative customer solutions. * Support prototype builds, design verification testing, and product qualification efforts. * Provide technical support for manufacturing, installation, and field service activities when required. **Basic (Required) Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related technical discipline. * Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and programming industrial control systems. * Hands-on experience with PLC programming platforms, including Siemens TIA Portal, STEP7, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, RSLogix, CODESYS, or similar. * Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. * Must be located within 60 miles of Fredericksburg, Virginia to be considered, no relocation offered. Active duty military are exempt from these requirement. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with thermal management equipment, process control systems, or automated test equipment. * Experience developing HMIs using Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Ignition, CODESYS, or similar platforms. * Familiarity with motion control systems, VFDs, servo systems, and robotics integration. * Knowledge of industrial safety systems and machine safety standards. * Experience with Python, C#, LabVIEW, or other automation-related programming languages. * Experience supporting products from prototype development through production launch. * Understanding of industrial, datacenter, or advanced manufacturing environments. * Ability to read and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel documentation. * Experience troubleshooting electrical and automation systems in a laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial environment. #LI-AH1 **All Job Posting Locations** Fredericksburg **Remote Type** On-Site **EEO Statement** Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.