Senior Controls Engineer

Skills
Electrical EngineeringElectrical EquipmentEthernet/IPEthernetHuman Machine InterfaceMachine ControlProject Commissioning
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering or related field
  • Seven years of experience in material handling or similar industry or a master’s degree with at least five years of experience
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming including GuardLogix
  • Experience with Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming including Starter
  • Experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematic drawings and understand HMI programming
  • Proven experience leading controls engineering teams on large complex projects
  • Experience adhering to project timelines and budgets in industrial machine control development and troubleshooting
  • Strong leadership communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to travel up to 70% of the year

Nice to have

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Fast-paced adaptability
  • Mentoring

Day to day

  • Develop control system designs and deploy PLC code for material handling systems
  • Create and test graphical user interfaces and emulate software functionality before on-site commissioning
  • Troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment onsite while collaborating with engineering teams and supporting project delivery

Hiring process

  • Submit application via career site
  • Application review
  • Recruiter contact if selected
  • Interview process
  • Offer decision