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Controls Engineer

Staff Management | SMX
Hopkinsville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Ready to power up your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We're seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join our team in Hopkinsville, KY! This direct-hire position offers a stable Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a hourly rate of $36.05-$40.86. If you're a problem-solver with a knack for mechanical systems and are ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Reach out to our RPS Recruiters at rps@staffmanagement.com to learn more!


Perks & Benefits

  • Weekly paychecks
  • Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options
  • Medical / Dental Insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off
  • $75,000 - $85,000/year


Employment Type & Shifts

  • Direct Hire
  • 1st Shift


Job Responsibilities

  • Development and construction of controls
  • Research, design, and management of control systems
  • Perform/ assist in root cause failures and make technical recommendations
  • Manage project schedules as they apply to new parts launch
  • Maintain and support all production and non-production equipment
  • Support maintenance with problem solving
  • Take part in critical part reviews
  • Cost reduction improvement
  • Assist in team member training
  • Other duties as assigned by Manager
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with 3 to 5 years experience
  • Must be self-motivated
  • Programming knowledge of Omron, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Proface PLC & HMI brands
  • Knowledge of TPS and other Auto systems
  • Brand knowledge in product lines of Cognex, Keyence, SICK, Balluff, Turck, Banner, Allen-Bradley, Omron, IAI, UR robotics, Zebra printers
  • Maintain clean and safe work environment
  • Ability to code and trouble shoot in ladder logic, structured text and SQL servers
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work with contractors on equipment installations
  • Experience in cross-cultural work environments
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Ability to train others
  • Skilled in using AutoCAD or other drafting software
  • Must be able to work under minimum supervision


Associate Requirements

  • Bachelors
  • Background Check
  • Drug Test
  • Must be at least 18 years old


The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $36.05 - $40.86 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home.


Staff Management | SMX is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

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