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
• Review 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; 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

• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Skills

• Project management
• Team leadership
• Technical writing
• System integration
• Electrical engineering
• Control systems design
• PLC programming
• System commissioning
• Customer service
• Communication

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
• A 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
• Several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, educational, and employee assistance programs

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule in our Atlanta, Georgia, or Irving, Texas offices. Employees are expected to work three days per week in the office.