Principal Control Engineer - Cypress, CA

Principal Control Engineer (#RHS-18344) – Multiple Locations (RHS – Cypress)

Raymond West is seeking a skilled and motivated Principal Controls Engineer to join our Systems team. The Control Engineer will focus on designing, implementing, and supporting automation solutions for material handling systems. This role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams to develop control strategies, program PLCs, and integrate hardware/software for conveyors, sorters, robotics, and other automated equipment. The Controls Engineer will lead development projects to create novel solutions for material handling.

• Design and develop control systems for automated material handling equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Create electrical schematics and panel layouts using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Create testing plans for integrated systems to support commissioning.
• Create standard work to support installation of controls.
• Conduct system testing, commissioning, and support during installation and startup.
• Optimize system performance and reliability through data analysis and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and best practices.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and similar software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., RSLogix, TIA Portal) and HMI development.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• Experience with VFDs, sensors, actuators, and safety systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, co‑workers, and managers in other departments.
• Willingness to work off‑hours as specific needs dictate and to assume more responsibility as required.
• Experience with warehouse automation, AS/RS systems, or robotics.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and data acquisition.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Determined by position.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in controls engineering, preferably in material handling or automation.

• 50% (20 hours a week).
• Must be able to be insured by Raymond West.

• Position is non‑sedentary.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Position will require job site visits where construction is underway.
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Position will require using hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee may occasionally need to smell.
• Position requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Employee frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and the risk of electrical shock.
• Employee occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment may be sometimes loud.

• The salary range for this position is $81,000 – $140,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

• Medical, dental, vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Personal time off, holiday pay.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre‑employment physical and drug screen.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified people to apply. We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities to submit their resume online. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the FCO. We are a drug‑free company.