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Automation Controls Engineer iRiS Recruiting Solutions Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States (On-site) Save Apply Automation Controls Engineer 📍Shelbyville, KY 💰$115k This isn’t a programming-only role or an entry-level engineering position. We’re looking for a hands-on Controls Engineer who has supported manufacturing equipment, understands plant operations, and can step in when maintenance needs advanced controls expertise. Based in Shelbyville, KY, you’ll support local manufacturing operations with occasional travel to facilities in Jeffersonville, IN and Farrell, PA (approximately 10%). What You’ll Do Design, troubleshoot, and improve PLC and HMI control systems Support manufacturing equipment, machine startups, and process improvements Partner with maintenance teams to resolve complex controls issues and minimize downtime Implement automation upgrades and continuous improvement projects Work with robotics, motion control, drives, sensors, and industrial networks What We’re Looking For ✔️ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering ✔️ 2–5+ years of manufacturing controls engineering experience ✔️ Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PanelView, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, servo drives, and VFDs ✔️ Experience supporting manufacturing equipment—not IT systems ✔️ U.S. Person as defined by ITAR/EAR requirements ✔️ Local to the area or willing to relocate within 45 miles of Shelbyville Preferred Experience Siemens S7 or Beckhoff PLCs Yaskawa robots AutoCAD Electrical Hydraulics, pneumatics, metal forming, or roll forming equipment SQL databases and basic industrial networking Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Industry ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery ManufacturingMotor Vehicle Manufacturing Employment Type Full-time Skills EngineeringManufacturingIndustrial AutomationPLC ProgrammingElectrical EngineeringHuman Machine InterfaceContinuous ImprovementAllen-BradleyProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) Screening questions Required qualifications Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Ideal Answer: Yes Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? Ideal Answer: No Preferred qualifications How many years of work experience do you have with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)? Ideal Answer: Minimum: 5 How many years of Manufacturing experience do you currently have? Ideal Answer: Minimum: 5 Applicant insights 65 Applicants 357 Total views ＜20 People who meet your title and location Optimize Recommended matches Candidates based on your hiring activity Skyler Hart Second degree connection · 2nd Industrial Automation Engineer at Ford Motor Company Crestwood, Kentucky, United States Cadavious Ross Third degree connection · 3rd Robotics programmer/ maintenance Louisville, Kentucky, United States Heriberto González Quintero Third degree connection · 3rd Controls Engineer @ TMC USA Louisville, Kentucky, United States View all 0 notifications total By using this site, you agree to LinkedIn terms of use. Commercial use of this site without express authorization is prohibited. LinkedIn Corporation © 2026 User Agreement Privacy Policy Copyright Policy Your California Privacy Choices Accessibility Support Training Blog Choose a Language Language