Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Plymouth - 46247

Req ID: 27952

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Job Summary

We are seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer specializing in PC, PLC and HMI programming for custom machinery projects. This role focuses on developing, testing, and commissioning control logic and operator interfaces to ensure optimal machine performance. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills and experience integrating automation components.

Key Responsibilities

• Create source code for PC base industrial control systems.

• Design and program PLC logic for custom machinery (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred).

• Develop HMI interfaces for operator interaction.

• Test and debug control programs to ensure reliability.

• Integrate motion control systems, sensors, and safety devices.

• Support on-site installation and commissioning of programmed systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve programming issues during build and post-installation phases.

• Maintain software documentation and version control.

• Coordinate with contractors during installation for programming adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience in PLC and HMI programming.

• Proficiency in Rockwell Studio 5000 and Factory Talk View, or Siemens TIA Portal.

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ether Net/IP, Modbus, ProfiNET).

• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

• Travel: 30% - 50%

Preferred Skills

• Experience with robotics and motion control programming.

• Familiarity with safety PLCs and advanced diagnostics.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple programming tasks.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.