Lead Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer / Lead Electrical Engineer

Compensation:
Up to $140,000 (DOE)

Travel: ~10–15% (occasional)

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer / Lead Electrical Engineer who is deeply hands-on and technically strong. This role is ideal for a senior or lead-level engineer who enjoys being involved across the full lifecycle of controls and electrical engineering work and is interested in gradually developing into a technical or people leadership role.

This is not a fit for engineering managers who are primarily removed from day-to-day technical work. The right candidate is someone who still enjoys designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting systems firsthand.

You’ll join a small, highly technical team (currently three engineers) and play a key role in shaping projects, mentoring junior engineers, and influencing technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full scope of controls and electrical engineering, including:
• Electrical design and documentation
• PLC programming
• System commissioning and startup
• Develop and maintain PLC programs using:
• Siemens
• Create and modify electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
• Support VFDs and drive systems (configuration, troubleshooting, integration)
• Work closely with internal teams during system build, commissioning, and startup phases
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Participate in on-site troubleshooting and system optimization
• Collaborate with leadership on project planning and technical strategy

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of controls and/or electrical engineering experience
• Strong, hands-on PLC programming experience with:
• Siemens
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience across the full project lifecycle: design ? programming ? commissioning ? startup
• Comfortable working primarily on-site (Aurora-based role)
• Open to limited travel (approximately 10–15%)

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with VFDs and drive systems
• Prior experience mentoring or leading engineers in a technical capacity
• Background in industrial automation, manufacturing, or similar environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior or Lead Engineer who:
• Is highly technical and enjoys being hands-on
• Wants to grow into increased technical leadership and/or people management over time
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small team environment
• Not a fit for candidates who prefer a purely managerial, non-technical role
• On-site role with limited flexibility for work-from-home (a couple of days as needed)
• Initial phone screen
• On-site interview
• Senior-level candidates may meet with 1–2 additional leadership team members

For anymore information do get in touch!