Job Title: PLC Controls Engineer
Location: Mason, OH 45040 (Onsite with Extensive Travel)
Employment Type: W2 Contract – 6 Months with possibility for extensions
Pay Rate: $45.00 – $50.00/hour (determined by experience, paid weekly)
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Travel Requirement: Up to 90% travel throughout the United States to customer sites
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Note: This is a W2 only role — C2C and C2H candidates will not be considered.
Local candidates to Mason, OH are strongly preferred.
Role Overview:
BEPC is seeking an experienced PLC Controls Engineer to lead electrical controls and automation projects supporting advanced material handling systems. This position is responsible for developing PLC programs, supporting system integration, overseeing project execution, and providing onsite commissioning and customer support throughout the project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming experience, a background in material handling automation, and the ability to travel extensively to customer sites across the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead controls engineering activities for integrated automation and material handling projects
- Develop, implement, and maintain PLC code for automated material handling systems
- Review AutoCAD layouts, electrical schematics, and control system designs
- Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and associated control systems
- Execute project tasks while managing scope, budget, schedule, and customer expectations
- Coordinate electrical resources and support project planning activities
- Conduct internal testing, commissioning, and onsite startup activities
- Execute:
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Business User Acceptance Testing (BUAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Troubleshoot electrical controls, automation systems, and communication networks
- Monitor project timelines and provide regular status updates
- Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, customers, and field personnel
- Support development and maintenance of controls engineering standards and best practices
- Prepare technical reports, project documentation, and engineering deliverables
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project team members when needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
- Minimum 4 years of Controls Engineering experience
- Previous leadership experience as:
- Project Lead
- Project Manager
- Team Lead
- Supervisor
- Similar leadership role
- Experience with:
- PLC programming
- Electrical design
- Automation systems
- System commissioning
- Strong understanding of:
- Material handling systems
- Industrial automation
- Electrical controls
- Project execution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and willingness to travel 85–90% of the time
Required Technical Skills:
- Allen-Bradley PLC Programming
- Siemens PLC Programming
- Beckhoff PLC Programming
- Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) setup and programming
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) design and implementation
- Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
- Network protocols and industrial communications
- Scanner integration and machine vision systems
- Electrical controls troubleshooting
- Project planning and budgeting
Software & Tools Experience:
- Logix 5000
- Studio 5000
- RSLinx
- FactoryTalk View
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Electrical
- B&R Automation Studio
- Ignition
- SOPAS
- Datalogic DataMan
- ZoneFlex Configurator
- SST Profibus Configuration Tool
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting E-Commerce Material Handling Systems
- 2–5+ years of Controls Engineering experience within automated environments
- Experience leading automation implementation projects
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience recommending and implementing technical solutions
- Strong collaboration skills with engineering and operational teams
Work Environment:
This position is based in Mason, Ohio and requires extensive travel to customer sites throughout the United States. When not traveling, candidates will work onsite at the Mason facility. The role involves hands-on controls engineering, system commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer-facing project support.
About BEPC:
BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.
Apply Now!
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an up-to-date resume highlighting PLC programming, controls engineering, automation, material handling systems, electrical design, and commissioning experience. Please include specific examples demonstrating project leadership, troubleshooting expertise, and successful implementation of automated systems.