Controls Engineer

Are you driven by innovation and thrive in the world of industrial automation?

DT Engineering
, a leader in designing and building cutting-edge automation, tooling, and Industry 4.0 solutions, is seeking a Controls Engineer / Senior Controls Engineer to join our team! This position can be worked from our Lebanon or Springfield, MO offices and is more than a programming job; you will shape projects from concept to commissioning, and ensure our solutions are robust, innovative, and delivered successfully.

• Architect, design, and program complex control systems for custom industrial automation equipment using Rockwell software and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Lead teams of Controls Engineers, providing mentorship, task implementation, and technical oversight to ensure project success.
• Develop and integrate sophisticated systems involving servos, robotics, vision systems, and HMI interfaces.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of materials, ensuring designs are functional, safe, and cost-effective.
• Lead internal and customer design reviews, troubleshoot and debug systems on the shop floor, and support installations at customer sites.
• Manage project scope and budget, identifying risks and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Research new technologies and components to develop the most functional and economical solutions for our clients.

• Technical Leadership: You'll lead the controls design for major multi-module systems and provide direction to other engineers, all while staying deeply connected to the hands-on work you love.
• End-to-End Ownership: Take charge of the entire controls lifecycle—from initial architecture and hardware design in AutoCAD Electrical to sophisticated PLC/HMI programming, system integration, and final commissioning.
• Impact & Influence: Your work is critical to our success. You'll maintain project scope and budget, innovate our internal standards, and support our sales team with your technical expertise during the quoting process.
• Culture of Innovation: We're not just keeping up with industry trends; we're setting them. Experience with Industry 4.0, ML, or AI is highly valued as we build the future of manufacturing.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside brilliant mechanical engineers and skilled technicians in a culture that values objectivity, open dialogue, and shared success.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent proven experience.
• 4+ years of direct experience designing and programming controls for industrial automated equipment.
• High proficiency with Rockwell PLC programming software and AutoCAD Electrical
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• Proven project leadership skills with the ability to manage scope, budget, and mentor team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members, customers, and suppliers.
• A strategic, problem-solving mindset with a high tolerance for the challenges of complex system integration.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Engineering Services