Senior Controls Engineer

Drive Innovation in Industrial Automation

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Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a global leader in industrial automation, material handling, and production flow solutions, delivering innovative technologies to manufacturers across the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, automotive, and electronics industries. As part of a worldwide organization with thousands of employees and operations across multiple countries, we continue to invest in cutting-edge automation technologies and the people who make them possible.

Our engineers are empowered to solve complex automation challenges while working alongside talented teams on industry-leading projects that shape the future of manufacturing.

Why join us?

Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Multiple health insurance plan options
Company-paid Life Insurance
401(k) with up to 6% company match
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Career advancement opportunities within a global organization
Exposure to cutting-edge automation, robotics, and controls technologies
Opportunity to work on large-scale integration projects across multiple industries
Collaborative engineering environment with global resources
Travel opportunities supporting customer installations and commissioning

Job Details

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and supporting industrial automation systems for conveyor, robotic, and systems integration projects. This position owns controls engineering activities from the initial sales and design phases through installation, startup, commissioning, and ongoing customer support. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Customers, you'll develop innovative automation solutions while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities
Design, develop, and program PLC-based automation systems
Develop software for industrial control systems and machine automation
Design electrical panels and electrical schematics
Specify electrical components and wiring methods
Commission conveyor systems, machinery, and automation equipment
Provide customer training and post-installation technical support
Manage assigned controls engineering subprojects
Support Sales with technical presentations, application reviews, and project quotations
Assist with conceptual system design and engineering solutions
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution
Troubleshoot and optimize automation systems during startup and commissioning
Support field installations and customer acceptance testing
Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
Minimum 5 years of controls engineering experience in industrial automation
Strong Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience
Experience designing electrical control systems to NEC, NFPA, UL, and applicable industry standards

Experience with HMI/SCADA development

Experience with fieldbus communication technologies
Knowledge of industrial electrical panel design and wiring
Strong understanding of pneumatics, actuators, and valve systems
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
Strong communication and customer relationship skills
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
Fluent in English

Preferred

Experience with Siemens, Omron, or Beckhoff PLC platforms

Experience with Factory Talk Optix
Experience programming industrial robots (Fanuc, Universal Robots, Omron)
Servo motion control programming experience
Experience using Auto Desk CAD and EPLAN Electric P8
C++ or Java programming experience
Knowledge of barcode scanners, RFID systems, and industrial sensors
Engineering License or Electrical License
Bilingual language skills
Travel
Travel required approximately 25%–40% to support customer installations, commissioning, startup activities, and onsite technical support.

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