Controls Engineer
Company: Optimal Inc.
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Summary: Controls Engineer
position working at a Plant in Tonawanda, NY. This is a mix of
older 10 year old equipment and new equipment including install.
Most equipment for Assembly from Hirata Japan. Job Details: Focus
will be GPS - Engine Assembly Siemens PLC, HMI, Rockwell Global
Common Cameras - Cognex AI, Dalsa, Matrox Fanuc Robot/Cobot AMR
OTTO and Bastian Auto Fork Truck Procurement and implementation of
new equipment. High focus on factory floor and supporting
production and maintenance. Not a desk job; 80-90% on floor
Requirements: Degree - Associates Degree required, Bachelor Degree
preferred in Electrical Engineering Years of experience: 5-7 years
experience Focused more on someone who is able to learn quickly,
would consider less experience for the right fit. Local people in
the Buffalo/Niagara region preferred to ensure retention. Soft
Skills: Win with integrity Commit to customers Innovate and embrace
change Speak fearlessly Move with urgency Be inclusive Lead as one
team Ability to learn and a commitment to learning. Team player,
good communication, energetic, great attitude, basic knowledge,
willing to learn. Manager's Notes: It is an intense environment -
fasted past environment and need to think on your feet and be
flexible Could be assigned to any shift, they do not bounce around
to different shifts on a normal basis, may need to cover other
shifts if an emergency or someone is on vacation, but overall
candidates will be assigned to one shift. 1st shift - 6:30AM - 3PM
2nd shift - 3PM - 11:30PM 3rd shift - 11PM - 7:30AM Expectation is
2-3 weekend shifts per month. Candidates will work Saturday,
Sundays, and Holidays. Onsite - 5 days/week - no remote Prefer
candidates that are local to the Buffalo, Niagara Region Travel: Up
to 20% - might need to travel to support their new project which
requires travel to Michigan, not a regular part of the job on an as
needed basis, approx. 6 times per year
Keywords: Optimal Inc., Niagara Falls , Controls Engineer, Engineering , Buffalo, New York
