Job Description

PLC Controls Engineer

Location: Danbury, CT, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, HSA, PTO, Quarterly Bonus Potential

Overview

A long-standing, family-operated U.S. manufacturer and supplier of combustion and fuel oil systems is seeking a PLC Controls Engineer to support custom-designed automation projects. With over a century of industry expertise, this organization focuses on delivering high-quality, American-made solutions in combustion and fuel oil system technologies.

This role involves designing, programming, testing, and maintaining PLC-based control systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams-including electrical, mechanical, software, and proposal engineers-to deliver reliable, integrated automation solutions that meet or exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and loop controller systems based on project specifications.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and loop controllers from a variety of manufacturers, such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric (Modicon), and in-house systems.
• Develop and maintain Human Machine Interface (HMI) terminals for end-user control and interaction.
• Document control system designs and maintain records of all system modifications.
• Participate in system testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and proposal engineers to ensure timely and accurate project execution.
• Apply knowledge of combustion control concepts including Burner Management Systems, Draft Control, Drum Level Control, and Fuel-Air Ratio Control.
• Travel occasionally (approximately 10%) for meetings and on-site system support.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience programming PLCs using ladder logic, function block diagrams, and other control languages.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, and Ethernet/IP.
• Experience with HMI design and SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition SCADA, IFIX, Citect) is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn-training will be provided for the right candidate.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Performance-based quarterly bonuses

This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to contribute to impactful industrial projects while working in a collaborative, family-oriented environment with deep roots in American manufacturing and innovation.

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