**Come join us and grow your career with CTG! CTG has worked with this international, Fortune 500 end-client for over 15 years! Apply with CTG for this exciting opportunity!** CTG's premier client has a contract assignment for a Controls Engineer II. **Type:** Contract **Job Title:** Controls Engineer II **Location:** Vineland, NJ _Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Vineland, NJ_ **Pay Rate:** Based on experience **Work Hours:** M-F 8am-5pm **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (minimum requirement) A successful candidate in this position will possess strong soft skills as well as: + Ability to troubleshoot and improve control systems to enhance manufacturing performance + Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on identifying root causes + Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment **Description:** As a Controls Engineer II, you will program the controllers on the factory floor, debug and solve equipment issues, and minimize downtime by identifying root causes and implementing robust engineering solutions. You will develop a deep understanding of the control systems and how they work with other plant systems. **Responsibilities:** + Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve control systems (PLCs, HMIs, etc.) on the production floor to ensure optimal equipment operation and improve uptime and product quality metrics. + Identify the underlying reason behind control system issues and resolve them to the root cause. + Support new equipment installation and commissioning. + Plan electrical machine improvements, resolve electrical problems, and execute electrical upgrade plans. + Collaborate with other engineering groups to align with plant priorities. + Provide technical guidance to develop training documentation, operating procedures, troubleshooting documents, and work instructions. + Provide controls expertise to multi-functional teams when needed. + Update engineering documents and drawings as changes are made to the systems. + Identify and lead improvements to existing control systems. + Align new systems to plant and corporate standards. + Follow electrical safety requirements and implement safe practices. **Travel Requirements:** + Minimal travel required (~5%) **Required Qualifications:** + 3+ years of controls experience + Ladder logic programming experience with Allen Bradley PLCs + Experience in implementing control strategies + Well-developed problem-solving skills with the ability to find the underlying reason for issues **Desired Skills:** + Exposure to a manufacturing environment + Working knowledge of measurements and optics + Experience with HMIs and SCADA systems + Project management experience + Programming and networking understanding (VB .NET, C#, Java, Python) + Experience with Cognex cameras **Soft Skills:** + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Desire to continuously learn and develop new skills + Technical curiosity with a drive to identify underlying mechanisms and root causes + Ability to perform well in a team-based setting and handle multiple tasks and priorities + Self-motivated with a can-do attitude + Customer-focused and result-oriented + Ability to work with different functional groups such as Quality, Engineering, Operations, etc. **Additional Information:** + No third-party resumes will be accepted + Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted + CTG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. + All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third-party vendors) + CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer + CTG is an E-Verify Company To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to **Jamie.Robinson@ctg.com** . **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.