Controls Engineer

Position Purpose

The Controls 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.

Essential Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Identifies architecture and key controls technologies to meet project needs.
• Understands entire automated systems, and how different disciplines interact (mechanical, controls, AVL, artistic, etc.).
• Writes technical documentation both to fulfill project requirements and for internal purposes.
• Performs safety analysis to satisfy both internal standards and external customer requirements; willing to pursue or maintain TÜV functional safety certification.
• Develops custom PLC projects, HMI screens, and software configurations when required for projects.
• Contributes to design reviews with productive feedback for peers.
• Safeguards smooth handover to fabrication and integration teams.
• Promotes and contributes to internal standards and processes.
• Commissions and formally tests installed systems to ensure correct performance and satisfy customer requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Theater or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in both theory and hands-on skills.
• Experience with large, distributed control systems.
• Experience with closed-loop motion control.
• Understanding of functional safety standards, including ISO12100, IEC 62061, and ISO 13849.
• Familiarity with Beckhoff, Siemens, and Allen Bradley hardware and software.
• Knowledge of TAIT Navigator software preferred.
• Experience in live entertainment or theme park applications.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Other Duties

To be determined.

Management Responsibility

This role has no management or supervisory responsibilities.

Behavioral Competencies

• Communication: Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to team members, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Independence: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Teamwork: The ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical and mechanical engineers, technicians, and project managers, to integrate control systems into larger projects.
• Customer-facing: Represents the company to customers and vendors; able to balance external and internal demands and come to satisfactory and professional resolutions.
• Adaptability: Being open to new technologies, methodologies, and industry standards and adjusting strategies as needed to meet project requirements.
• Attention to Detail: A focus on quality in designs, programming, and documentation – even when working under pressure.
• Safety Advocacy: A strong commitment to safety for the entire team while working in variable environments, including workshops, customer facilities, and construction sites.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While the role does not require regular lifting or physical exertion, it frequently requires working in a shop or construction environment, and will frequently require the employee to walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel.
• Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, safety toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.
• Must be able to view and complete project work on a computer monitor or equipment screens for extended periods of time.

TAIT Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care).
• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage.
• Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and 12 holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.