Electrical Controls Engineer: PLC​/HMI & Panels

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Executive Full Time Saint Louis, MO, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Design the control systems behind real production facilities.

Cortex is a full-discipline engineering, procurement, and construction management firm serving food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and heavy industrial clients. We're looking for a Controls Engineer to design and deliver electrical controls and instrumentation packages, from the drawing board to the plant floor.

What you'll do

• Design control panels, electrical schematics, and networking details in AutoCAD
• Develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programming
• Research and analyze client requests, then help shape the right solution
• Work alongside our electrical and mechanical engineers to design integrated systems
• Take part in project planning, cost development, and scheduling
• Talk directly with clients, vendors, and stakeholders
• Troubleshoot electrical systems in the field, including on-site time in client facilities

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering (or a related field)
• 2+ years of experience in controls or instrumentation design
• Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, and DCS system design
• Understanding of control system networking and process control instrumentation
• Ability to read and critically evaluate drawings, schematics, and system designs
• Strong communication skills, since you'll work closely with both teammates and clients
• Comfort managing tight deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam

• Experience in a factory or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with GMP environments

• Travel: 25-35%, with occasional embedded time at client sites, including active factory floors
• A team that values collaboration and a chance to work across industries rather than on one product line

• Health coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Financial protection:
  Company-paid life insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: A 401(k) with an employer match.
• Time off:
  Paid vacation and sick time.
• Pet insurance:
  Coverage for your four-legged family members.
• Variety of work:
  You'll work across food and beverage, chemical, pharma, manufacturing, and heavy industrial projects instead of being tied to one product line.