Controls Engineer II: PLC​/SCADA & HMI Material Handling

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The Controls Engineer II will develop control system designs, deploy and commission PLC code, and create graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. They will test code functionality before deployment, troubleshoot on‑site, and collaborate with Electrical Engineering on control network architecture. Additionally, they will define electrical device requirements, support estimates, review customer standards, and develop recommendations for productivity improvement and cost reduction.

• You will develop control system designs, develop, deploy and commission Programmable Logic Controller code, and develop graphical user interfaces for material handling systems
• You will test and emulate code functionality prior to on‑site deployment and testing
• You will troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment functionality on‑site during commissioning and testing activities
• You will collaborate with Electrical Engineering resources to support control network architecture requirements and design
• You will define electrical device requirements for system control
• You will support estimates for complex module development and system commissioning requirements
• You will perform reviews of complex customer standards & specifications and other documentation to determine system requirements
• You will develop recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improvement in customer satisfaction
• You will complete the software quality process through the execution of complex module, subsystem, and system test procedures
• You can travel up to 60% of the year, working short duration assignments up to and including multiple 10/4 rotations depending on the project requirements

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
• You have gained five years of work experience in the material handling industry or similar industry; a master’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience, in which at least 3 years of work experience is required
• You have experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming including Guard Logix and Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming including Starter
• You have experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture
• You have experience interpreting electrical schematic drawings and understanding HMI programming
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You have proven interpersonal and customer service skills
• You have proven supervisory and leadership skills

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

• Flexible work environment supporting work‑life balance; paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to 6%
• Company‑paid benefits including vision insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

This full‑time, exempt position offers a hybrid work schedule—three days in‑office—for candidates based in the preferred location of Dallas–Fort Worth, TX. Candidates in all other locations will work remotely.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

We value diversity and welcome all applicants—regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity, and any other protected status.