PLC Controls Engineer I

Honeywell

PLC Controls Engineer I at Honeywell implementing automation projects for material handling clients. Requires Bachelor’s degree and travel up to 60% of the time.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeMason • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement automation projects for material handling clients.
Develop and implement PLC code for the material handling equipment.
Review AutoCAD layouts and schematics to program the projects.
Test PLC prototypes internally and on site for new/changes in the project.
Assess programming and commissioning methods to ensure development of standard coding are met with Intelligrated standards.
Executes all test plans on-site, both internal and customer acceptance/BUAT/UAT/FAT.
Monitors and works from project tasks lists and timelines; reports progress on a regular basis.
Assists with storing turnover documentation in proper location.
Contributes to test plans (Internal, In-House, Site, Commissioning, and Acceptance).
Attends weekly team meetings; reviews scheduled tasks/timelines.
Be able to convey information concisely to inter-disciplinary teams and management.
Report technical updates from the projects for tracking the status of the projects.
Conduct customer training while on site regarding the use of machinery.
Electrical drawings and schematics, using AutoCAD Schematics, Layouts and Network layouts in electrical design software and tools (AutoCAD Electrical preferred).
Utilize electrical design principles and practices for electrical design.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar degree
Ability and willingness to travel up 50-60% of the time
Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, PanelView HMI, MS Office 365
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming and Electrical Design of: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff Programmable Logic Controllers; Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) programming and setup Network Protocols; Human-machine Interface system design
Effective writing and verbal skills
Tools and software – Logix 5000, Studio 5000, RSLinx, FactoryTalk View, B&R Automation Studio, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical

Benefits

Comp & perks

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingElectrical designVariable Frequency Drive (VFD) programmingNetwork ProtocolsHuman-machine Interface (HMI) system designAutoCADAutoCAD ElectricalAllen-Bradley PLCsSiemens PLCsBeckhoff PLCs

Soft Skills

Effective writing skillsVerbal communication skillsTeam collaborationProject managementConcise information conveyance

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering