Controls Engineer

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting‑edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.

The Control Engineer is responsible for developing and engineering controls solutions for projects, ensuring that TAIT's solutions are engineered to the highest levels of quality and safety. The Control Engineering team is responsible for control systems on multiple projects spanning all project phases. A Control Engineer's involvement in a project will generally begin with design, and continue with engineering activities throughout manufacturing, shop and site commissioning, and client handover.

• Identifies architecture and key controls technologies to meet project needs.
• Understands automated systems, and how the various disciplines interact (mechanical, controls, artistic, etc).
• Writes technical documentation both to fulfill project requirements and for internal purposes.
• Performs safety analysis to satisfy both internal standards and external client requirement.
• Develops custom PLC projects, HMIs, and software configurations when required for projects.
• Researches available products and solutions, and when necessary, builds and tests prototype.
• Contributes to design reviews with productive feedback for peers.
• Ensures smooth handover to fabrication and integration teams.
• Promotes and contributes to internal standard and processes.
• Commissions and formally tests installed systems to ensure correct performance and satisfy client requirements.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.

To successfully preform, each essential responsibility/accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above.

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

This role has no management, or supervisory responsibilities.

• 1. Technical Aptitude: A foundational understanding of control systems, automation technologies, and relevant software tools, coupled with a strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• 2. Problem‑Solving:
  The ability to analyze simple control system issues, seek guidance when needed, and gradually develop practical solutions to improve system performance.
• 3. Communication:
  Effective communication skills to ask questions, seek clarification, and convey information clearly to more experienced engineers and team members.
• 4. Teamwork:
  The capability to collaborate with colleagues, follow instructions, and assist in the integration of control systems into larger projects.
• 5. Adaptability:
  Being open to new technologies, methodologies, and industry standards and showing a willingness to adapt to changing project requirements.
• 6. Attention to Detail: A commitment to accuracy and precision in control system tasks and documentation.
• 7. Safety Awareness: A dedication to adhering to safety protocols and guidelines when working with control systems to ensure a safe working environment.
• 8. Time Management:
  Basic organizational skills to manage tasks and assignments efficiently while meeting deadlines.
• 9. Professionalism:
  Displaying a positive and professional attitude, being punctual, and showing a willingness to learn and grow within the field of control…