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Controls Engineer Programmer

oklahoma city, OK

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About this opportunity

Openwork lists this Controls Engineer Programmer opportunity in oklahoma city, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Description Job Description CONTROLS ENGINEER (PROGRAMMER)

Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find an innovative Controls Engineer in Oklahoma City, OK. In this impactful and hands-on role, you will be responsible for taking complete ownership of custom machine controls throughout the entire project lifecycle-from initial concept and design through manufacturing, debugging, customer startup, and long-term support. Collaborative environment with an established company holding over 50 years of industry excellence. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below.

In a Controls Engineer job you'll be responsible for:

Designing and developing control systems for custom industrial machinery, including programming PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and safety controllers.

Integrating electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motion control systems, followed by debugging and testing machinery during assembly.

Leading machine startup, commissioning, installation, optimization, and troubleshooting activities at customer locations.

Creating and maintaining software backups, configuration files, revision records, and technical documentation for operation and maintenance manuals.

What you'll need:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, OR equivalent combination of education and hands-on controls experience.

5+ years of experience programming and commissioning industrial machinery, automation systems, or OEM equipment.

Proven proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (ControlLogix and CompactLogix) and HMI application development.

Hands-on experience integrating variable frequency drives, motors, sensors, and industrial control devices.

Strong troubleshooting abilities involving electrical controls, machine automation, and industrial networks, alongside the ability to read electrical schematics.

Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25-50% domestically and occasionally internationally.

Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits:

$80K-$125K, dependent on experience

?Full comprehensive benefits package available upon hire.

Schedule: Monday-Friday with some evenings and weekends. Balancing office, manufacturing floor, and field customer sites.

Travel: Approximately 25-50%.

?NOTE: Relocation available for candidates outside of Oklahoma City area!

Click on Apply Now to be considered for this Controls Engineer (Programmer) job in Oklahoma City, OK, or visit our website to search for other opportunities that are currently available. Contact LUCY at for more information.

About Openwork:

Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we've held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there's more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes Openwork Health, and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at to say hello and start building your future, together. EOE

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