Senior Controls Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
27 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Support the design and implementation of electrical and control systems for automated material handling projects.
• Develop and implement PLC and HMI programs (primarily Rockwell Automation; Beckhoff and Codesys experience a plus).
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to define requirements and deliver integrated system solutions.
• Manage and mentor controls and commissioning engineers, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
• Participate in system integration, testing, and on-site commissioning, ensuring successful start-up and customer acceptance.
• Provide feedback to software development teams and improve standard PLC control libraries, templates, and best practices across projects.
• Coordinate and communicate with software development teams to ensure PLC/HMI software is developed in alignment with established in-house standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (project management, operations, and customers) to align designs with business and project goals.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve control system issues in production and commissioning phases.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies, industrial networking standards, and software development practices.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in controls system design, PLC/HMI development, site commissioning and electrical engineering for material handling or automation systems.
- Experience with system commissioning.
- Strong knowledge of industrial automation, controls architecture, and material handling systems.
- Expertise with PLC platforms (Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and HMI software (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Aveva, Indusoft).
- Solid understanding of network communication protocols: EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ControlNet.
- Familiarity with VFDs (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Lenze) and motion control applications.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to travel for project installation and support.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
- Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable to fast-paced project environments.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
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