Controls Systems Engineer

As a Controls Systems Engineer, you will drive operational efficiency by designing, maintaining, and optimizing complex automation and material handling systems. You will serve as a technical lead, ensuring high availability and performance of critical infrastructure through advanced PLC programming and system diagnostics.

As a Controls Systems Engineer, you will drive operational efficiency by designing, maintaining, and optimizing complex automation and material handling systems. You will serve as a technical lead, ensuring high availability and performance of critical infrastructure through advanced PLC programming and system diagnostics.

• Design and implement reliability improvements for industrial automation networks, including Ethernet, Profibus, and motor control systems.
• Develop and modify PLC software logic using Allen Bradley platforms to enhance system throughput and reduce downtime.
• Lead the troubleshooting of sophisticated electromechanical issues, serving as the primary technical escalation point for site-wide controls.
• Manage the lifecycle of automation projects, from initial scope development and contractor oversight to final network implementation.
• Perform comprehensive system assessments to ensure equipment operates within design specifications and safety standards.
• Analyze failure data to identify root causes and implement corrective strategies that prevent future operational disruptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate project timelines, technical requirements, and performance impacts effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience (2-5 years).
• Proven expertise in PLC programming, SCADA monitoring, and robotics control systems.
• Experience managing at least two full engineering design cycles from specification to deployment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in industrial environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work autonomously in high-pressure situations.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Completion of a formal controls systems apprenticeship or equivalent specialized training.
• Hands-on experience maintaining conveyor sortation systems and robotic hardware.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and data analysis.
• Strong mathematical aptitude for calculating complex performance metrics and operational figures.