Senior Control Panel Engineer
Job in
Farmingdale, Nassau County, New York, 11735, USA
Listed on 2026-09-03
Listing for:
Express Employment Professionals
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Control Systems Engineer
Express Employment Professionals-Farmingdale, NY is seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead and manage our in-house Control Panel Shop. This role requires strong technical expertise in industrial control panel design and fabrication, as well as the leadership skills needed to guide a team of technicians and collaborate with sales staff to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities- Manage daily operations within the Control Panel Shop, ensuring efficient and high-quality panel fabrication.
- Design and draft small industrial control systems using AutoCAD Electrical, including schematics, panel layouts, bills of materials, and special details.
- Select, specify, and procure all components required for control panel builds.
- Partner with Sales to develop opportunities and drive panel shop revenue.
- Program and configure Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), HMI interfaces, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for various control applications.
- Conduct factory testing of controls and finished panels to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Ensure all control panels meet UL 508A requirements; maintain strong working knowledge of UL compliance standards.
- Provide technical support to customers—primarily over the phone, with occasional on-site service when necessary.
- Supervise, mentor, and support Panel Shop Technicians, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
- Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for documentation and reporting.
- Utilize SAP for sales, procurement, production orders, and inventory management (training provided if needed).
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent design and industrial control experience.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for control system design.
- Hands-on experience designing, assembling, and testing industrial control panels.
- Demonstrated ability to program PLCs and HMIs; experience with VFD setup and testing.
- Familiarity with UL 508A standards and certified panel shop processes.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to guide technicians and interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with SAP is helpful but not required (training available).
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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