Controls Engineer – Vehicle Wash Systems

Controls Engineer – Vehicle Wash Systems About this Position

Job
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Job Type: Direct hire

• Act as the Controls Engineer for small to medium‑size vehicle wash projects, supporting systems from design through commissioning.
• Travel approximately 20% to customer sites (overnight once a month) to assist with vehicle wash start‑ups, mechanical troubleshooting, and field inspections.
• Diagnose and resolve system issues remotely and onsite, with emphasis on mechanical root‑cause analysis in addition to PLC and electrical troubleshooting.
• Design, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI applications.
• Develop clear, accurate, and cost‑effective engineering drawings using AutoCAD, including mechanical layouts, schematics, and control documentation.
• Interpret and troubleshoot mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, and system assemblies, ensuring proper integration with control systems.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure designs meet operational requirements, schedules, and budget constraints.
• Apply continuous improvement and lean principles to enhance system reliability, performance, and serviceability.
• Support the service department by assisting with BOM creation, technical quotes, and upgrade recommendations.
• Assist the sales team with technical evaluations, quotations, and job‑site walkthroughs when required.

• Strong mechanical aptitude mandatory, including understanding, troubleshooting, and improving mechanical systems such as pumps, conveyors, spray assemblies, and drive mechanisms.
• Proven experience with PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, and industrial automation systems.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting mechanical prints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software for both mechanical and electrical documentation.
• Experience working with electro‑mechanical systems in industrial, manufacturing, or automated equipment environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with focus on identifying mechanical failures that impact performance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across engineering, service, sales, and project teams.

Ross and White Company is an industry leader in automated vehicle wash systems. As a Controls Engineer – Vehicle Wash Systems, you will play a critical role in delivering reliable, high-performance solutions that depend on the seamless integration of mechanical design, electrical systems, and automation controls. This position offers hands‑on engineering work, technical challenges, and opportunities to directly impact system quality and customer satisfaction.