Controls Software Engineer

Compensation and Location

• Salary: $95K-$120K
• Location:
  
  20-30% travel

The employer specialises in automated storage solutions and is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient systems that help businesses streamline their operations. They have an exciting opportunity for a Controls Software Engineer to join their team. This position is well-suited to an experienced and detail‑oriented engineer who is looking to play a key role in the development and implementation of cutting‑edge automation systems.

• Support Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Commissioning teams with expertise in system installation and integration.
• Contribute to the creation of functional description specifications for system operation and commissioning of controls.
• Draft documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manuals.
• Design and develop PLC programs using standard blocks.
• Design and develop HMI programs using standard templates.
• Test and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems and processes.
• Collaborate with the integration team on WCS (Warehouse Control System) testing.
• Provide simulation support to optimize the system.
• Contribute to test plan development alongside the Commissioning Team.
• Be on-site to ensure functionality after rack installation and initial electrical troubleshooting.
• Oversee the final commissioning stages to prepare the system for customer handover.
• Perform Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure system readiness.

• Several years of experience in controls engineering for material handling systems and industrial automation.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Robotics, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience programming PLC and HMI systems (Siemens preferred, but strong experience with Allen Bradley is acceptable).
• Proficiency in reading/writing code in SCL or other structured text-based languages.
• A passion for continuously improving processes, hardware components, and codebase.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.