Senior Controls Engineer

Technical Leadership & Engineering Authority

• Serve as the senior technical authority for the design and implementation of industrial automation and control systems.
• Establish control system architectures, engineering standards, and technical approaches for assigned projects.
• Apply advanced engineering judgment to evaluate design alternatives, manage technical risk, and resolve complex system constraints.
• Review, approve, and validate engineering deliverables produced by internal teams and external partners.

• Lead the design of electrical control systems in compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70, UL 508A).
• Develop and approve control schematics, wiring designs, panel layouts, and bills of materials.
• Provide engineering oversight of panel manufacturing activities to ensure designs are implemented as intended.

• Architect and develop PLC software solutions using platforms such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
• Define structured programming standards, reusable libraries, and system interfaces to support scalability and long-term maintainability.
• Lead the configuration and validation of HMI/SCADA systems to support safe and efficient operation.

• Engineer advanced motion control and variable frequency drive (VFD) solutions aligned with system performance requirements.
• Apply control theory principles to tune, optimize, and validate system behavior.
• Specify and approve drive, motion, and control components based on application demands and lifecycle considerations.
• Lead system integration activities, coordinating electrical, mechanical, and process engineering disciplines.
• Direct on-site commissioning activities with a focus on engineering verification, performance validation, and technical issue resolution, rather than routine installation or production labor.
• Diagnose complex system issues and implement corrective engineering solutions.
• Ensure technical documentation and knowledge transfer meet project and customer requirements.

• Act as a senior technical stakeholder in project planning, execution strategy, and risk assessment.
• Provide engineering input into project pricing, scope definition, and margin management decisions.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, modularization, and scalable solution development.
• Monitor technical progress against project objectives and proactively communicate risks, assumptions, and required scope adjustments.

• Ensure engineering designs and field activities comply with applicable safety standards and internal policies.
• Lead or contribute to Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Pre-Task Planning from an engineering risk perspective.
• Maintain required professional training and certifications relevant to industrial automation environments.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering;
  Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
• 8+ years of experience working within a systems integrator, OEM Machine builder, custom automation integrator, industrial controls, industrial equipment, automation, drive systems, etc. based setting.
• Ability to manage integration/automation projects from concept through to completion.
• Experience managing projects including programming, electrical design, customer communication and project execution.
• Ability to troubleshoot and program PLC’s (50% Allen-Bradley Control Logix/Studio 5000, 50% Siemens/TIA Portal).
• Ability to troubleshoot and develop HMI/SCADA applications (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
• Experience designing electrical control systems including electrical schematics, control panels, wiring diagrams, and BOMs (AutoCAD Electrical).