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Controls EngineerHollstadt Consulting • Garland, TX, US
Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Hollstadt Consulting • Garland, TX, US
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Controls Engineer at Hollstadt Consulting

Base pay range : $60.00 / hr - $84.00 / hr

Contract Length : 12 months with contract-to-hire

Location : Garland, TX, onsite 3 days / week; Occasional travel for plant tours and implementations (expenses reimbursed via invoice process)

Rate : $60–$84 / hour W2, dependent on skills and qualifications

Overview : The client is seeking a Controls Engineer to support a major enterprise initiative to standardize ERP, MES, and controls systems across five plants. The Control Engineer will focus on integration between MES and PLC / controls logic, enabling consistent and efficient manufacturing operations across extrusion, milling, and fabrication lines.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Develop, maintain, and standardize integrations between MES systems and PLC ladder logic across enterprise manufacturing sites.
  • Configure and optimize controls logic for extrusion lines and other production equipment, including handling up to 300+ set points passed from MES recipes to PLCs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams, including MES and ERP developers, to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Provide technical expertise in ladder logic programming, controls integration, and support during go-live phases.
  • Participate in occasional plant tours and site support during implementations (infrequent travel).

Required Skills & Experience :

  • Strong experience with PLC programming and ladder logic (Rockwell preferred, but open to other platforms).
  • Proven experience integrating MES with PLC / controls systems.
  • Ability to work effectively in Agile, cross-functional teams with ERP, MES, and controls engineers.
  • Familiarity with controls-related tools such as Rockwell, FactoryTalk, and RSLinx.
  • Knowledge of both ladder logic and at least one standard coding language (Java or equivalent) a plus.

    • Preferred :

  • Strong problem-solving skills in high-complexity environments (e.g., many machines with unique code bases).

    • Medical insurance

    Vision insurance

    401(k)

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