Lead Controls Engineer

Designing, developing, and implementing control systems for industrial automation projects. This role involves managing project scopes and budgets, & ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations. Develop new and modify existing electrical control systems, PLC, HMI programs for industrial controls systems. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Design and develop control systems using PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Beckhoff), HMIs, and SCADA systems Lead the development and modification of machine control hardware and automation software Control Systems Design & Integration for the Tablet Press Division including but not limited to programming and hardware selectionPLC and HMI configuration and programmingAC/DC drive and motor selection including servo, configuration, and commissioning. Maintaining compliance with various electrical industry and safety standards like NEC, NFPA 79, UL, CSA, and CE.Work with Mechanical Engineering in Press Design and functionalityAssist customer and technical service with customer service issues when needed including remote troubleshooting of installed equipmentAssist in developing product manuals, validation and documentation.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Qualifications Qualifications and requirements Thorough knowledge of electrical engineering principles, particularly three phase motor control theoryAbility to read electrical schematicsMust know Studio 5000HMI development with Indusoft Web StudioSQL Database development & reportingServo Motion Control ExperienceExperience with safety systems.5+ years of experience in controls engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership roleProficiency in programming PLCs, HMIs, and using tools like MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD.Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology preferred. Physical Requirements Working Conditions: Air conditioning, machinery noises. Exposure to electricity, wiring Physical Effort: Stand, walk, climb, push/pull, grasp, kneel, squat, bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulder, lifting 0-50 lbs.