Controls Engineer

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

Controls Engineer supporting and improving industrial automation systems within manufacturing operations. Collaborating with teams to enhance equipment reliability and production performance while ensuring safety and compliance.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support, maintain, and improve industrial automation systems within our manufacturing operations.
Ensure equipment reliability, optimizing production performance, and supporting new and existing automation technologies across the facility.
Comply with and enforce all Nortrak safety policies and regulations.
Design, program, troubleshoot, and support PLC-based control systems.
Develop, modify, and maintain HMI and control system interfaces.
Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, and control-related issues.
Support commissioning, startup, and optimization of manufacturing equipment.
Ensure control systems comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Create and maintain technical documentation, schematics, and control narratives.
Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to reduce downtime.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and automation upgrades.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a manufacturing related engineering field or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or automation environment.
Experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens preferred).
Knowledge of industrial networks, sensors, drives, and control devices.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Occasional off-shift or on-call support may be required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience with HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols.
Knowledge of VFDs, motion control, and machine safety systems.
Experience supporting heavy industrial or manufacturing equipment.
Exposure to commissioning and capital project support.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture
We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression
Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
Company paid life and disability insurance.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Retirement plan with matching contributions
Tuition Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingHMI developmentSCADA systemsindustrial automationtroubleshootingdiagnosing electrical issuescontrol systems designVFDsmotion controlmachine safety systems

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborationcommunicationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering