Senior Controls Engineer

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As a Team Lead, the Senior Controls Engineer will guide the team to develop control system designs, deploy and commission PLC code, and create graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. They will collaborate with various internal and external teams to develop recommendations for productivity improvement and cost reduction. This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to drive the success of the control systems projects and the team's overall performance.

Your role in our team

You will develop control system designs, program, deploy, and commission Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code, and develop graphical user interfaces for material handling systems

Test and emulate software functionality before on-site deployment, and execute complex module, subsystem, and system test procedures to ensure compliance with software quality requirements

Troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment functionality during on-site installation, commissioning, and testing activities

Collaborate with Electrical Engineering resources to support control network architecture and design, and define electrical device requirements for system control

You will review complex customer standards, specifications, and technical documentation to identify, interpret, and validate system requirements

Support estimates for complex software module development, system commissioning activities, and associated project requirements

Develop and recommend solutions to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance system performance and customer satisfaction

Travel up to 40% of the year, including short-duration assignments and multiple 10-days-on/4-days-off (10/4) rotations, as required by project needs, and perform other duties as assigned

Your profile

You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field (required), and seven (7) years of experience in the material handling industry or a similar industry (required). A master’s degree may be considered in lieu of the seven-year experience requirement, provided the candidate has at least five (5) years of relevant industry experience

Experience programming Rockwell Automation PLCs, including Guard Logix, and Siemens TIA Portal PLCs, including Starter

Experience with Ether Net/IP network architecture, industrial machine control development and troubleshooting (preferred), and related control systems

Ability to interpret electrical schematic drawings and understand Human-Machine Interface (HMI) programming

You have proven experience leading teams of controls engineers on large, complex material handling projects, with demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills

Experience developing staffing schedules and managing project timelines and budgets to support successful project delivery

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and demonstrated customer service skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and consistently deliver results within established timelines

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.

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