Senior Controls Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develops PLC (ladder/structured text), HMI, simulations, and robot programs that meet cycle-time, quality, and safety targets.
• Simultaneously supports several projects that may be in different phases (design, build, debug, runoff) while maintaining task clarity and responsiveness.
• Drives assigned project segments from concept through runoff; maintains task lists, adheres to budgets, and supports on-site startup.
• Applies department coding/electrical standards and proposes incremental improvements for review by Technical Leads.
• Coaches Level 1-3 engineers during code reviews and debug, mentors interns and co‑ops on best practices, training, and overall workload, and delivers “lunch-and-learn” sessions as requested.
• Interfaces with Mechanical, Build, Electrical, and Project Management teams to align scope and resolve integration issues.
• Leads root-cause analysis on complex debug issues, escalating issues as needed.
• Presents technical details to customers, clarifies specifications, and works with vendors on component selection.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, or related engineering field preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in controls/automation, with multiple full-project life-cycles delivered.
• Technical Skills:
• High-level competency in electrical and pneumatic schematics and safety-circuit design.
• Advanced proficiency in PLC ladder logic, structured text, and program execution.
• Solid robot programming across at least one major OEM; able to adjust paths and optimize cycle time.
• Builds and applies cell simulations to check collision risks, estimate cycle times, and correlate results with shop-floor performance.
• C competent with motion control (VFDs, servos, auxiliary robot axes).
• Able to validate hard-wired and programmable safety to RIA/ANSI standards.
• Experienced in HMI design across common environments (e.g., FactoryTalk View, Ignition).

Leadership

• Provides informal leadership through mentoring, code reviews, and example-setting; may act as technical lead on small project teams.

Communication

• Excellent communicator with project teams, cross-functional stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and junior engineers, translating technical details into clear, actionable information.

Problem-Solving

• Recognized “go-to” troubleshooter in wiring, controls theory, program execution, and robotics; leverages data to drive solutions.

Teamwork

• Sets the tone for collaboration—shares knowledge freely, steps in during crunch periods, and reinforces a culture of mutual support.

Reliability

• Consistently meets deadlines, delivers thorough hand-offs, and upholds quality & safety standards without close supervision.

Estimated Total Compensation

Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees with immediate eligibility upon hire.

Benefits

Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees with immediate eligibility upon hire.

Pay

Estimated Total Compensation: $100,000-$125,000

Schedule

Willing to travel approximately 10% - 20%.