Senior Controls Engineer

About the role

The Senior Controls Engineer will develop control system designs, deploy and commission PLC code, and create graphical user interfaces for material handling systems. This role will collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineering resources, providing feedback related to design requirements supporting system functionality. This role also defines and leads system commissioning responsibilities during project implementation phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system designs
• Develop, deploy, & commission Programmable Logic Controller code
• Create graphical user interfaces for material handling systems
• Test and emulate code functionality before on-site deployment and testing
• Troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment functionality on-site during commissioning and testing activities
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering and other Engineering disciplines to support control network architecture requirements, design development, and execution
• Support the Project Manager in controlling the scope, schedule, and budget
• Aid in identifying potential changes and mitigating controls related risks
• Define electrical device requirements for system control
• Develop documentation outlining system control functionality and operation
• Support estimates for complex module development and system commissioning requirements
• Perform reviews of complex customer standards, specifications, and other documentation to determine system requirements
• Develop recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improvement in customer satisfaction
• Complete the software quality process through the execution of complex module, subsystem, and system test procedures
• Mentor other controls engineers technically and professionally

Requirements

• Obtained a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
• Gained seven (7) years of work experience in the material handling industry or a similar industry (required); a master’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience, in which at least 5 years of work experience is required
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming, including GuardLogix; Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming, including Starter
• Experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture
• Experience interpreting electrical schematic drawings and understanding HMI programming
• Proven experience leading teams of controls engineers in large, complex material handling projects
• Experience in adhering to project timelines and budgets, with a background in industrial machine control development and troubleshooting
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills, with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and consistently deliver results on time
• Ability to travel up to 70% of the year, working short-duration assignments up to and including multiple 10/4 rotations, depending on the project requirements

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong technical skills in PLC programming and system integration
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Knowledge of material handling systems and processes

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with 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, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Disclaimer

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. 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.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to jobs@koerber.com. Alyssa Cuevas is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.