Controls Engineer

Insight Global
Jacksonville, FL

Job Description:


One of our medical device companies is looking for Sr. Controls Engineer's to join their team Engineer team. This person will be responsible for providing hands on controls and automation support for various manufacturing platforms in their regulated industry. This role will focus on PLC, HMI, motion, and system integration to ensure stable, compliant, and high-performing production systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience supporting high-volume manufacturing equipment and the ability to independently own complex technical issues. This position will also perform validation of PLC, HMI, robot, and machine vision system programs.



Primary Responsibilities:


• Develop, modify, and support PLC programs (preferably Allen-Bradley).

• Maintain and enhance HMI applications (Wonderware, ArchestrA, FactoryTalk View or equivalent). • Lead troubleshooting of automation, motion, and sequencing issues.

• Resolve chronic downtime and performance issues using structured root cause analysis.

• Support motion systems, servo drives, vision systems, and peripheral equipment.

• Lead controls-related upgrades, retrofits, and platform enhancements.

• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and equipment startups.

• Implement changes through formal change control and validation processes.

• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and internal validation requirements.

• Maintain technical documentation and validation records.

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams.

• Provide technical guidance to technicians and junior engineers.