Controls Engineer II

About the role

The Controls Engineer II plays a crucial role in developing, deploying, and commissioning control systems for material handling systems. This includes programming and commissioning PLC code, designing graphical user interfaces, and collaborating with Electrical Engineering to design and implement control network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy control systems, including programming and commissioning PLC code, developing graphical user interfaces, and validating or emulating code functionality before deployment and on-site testing
• Test and troubleshoot PLC code and electrical system functionality during on-site commissioning, supporting equipment and system testing to ensure timely project completion
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering resources to define electrical device requirements, support control network architecture design, and review complex customer standards, specifications, and documentation to determine system requirements
• Contribute to cost and resource estimates for complex module development and commissioning activities, while monitoring system design cost alignment with equipment and engineering service project budgets
• Execute software quality processes through module, subsystem, and system-level test procedures
• Develop recommendations that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction

Requirements

• Obtained a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field with five (5) years of work experience in the material handling or a related industry, or 3 years of relevant work experience with a Master's degree
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming (including GuardLogix) and Siemens TIA Portal programming (including Starter)
• Experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics and a solid understanding of HMI programming
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with project management, engineering teams, installation crews, and external partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Understanding and support project financial tracking and schedule management while maintaining high service standards
• Ability to travel up to 40% annually, including short-term assignments with 10/4 rotations as project needs require

Qualifications

• Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Equal opportunity employer

Benefits

• Paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays, including a week-long winter holiday closure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
• Company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Pay

Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule in our Atlanta, Georgia, or Irving, Texas offices. Employees are expected to work three days per week in the office.