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

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

Requirements

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field (required)
• You have 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
• You have experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming, including GuardLogix; Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming, including Starter
• You have experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture
• You have experience interpreting electrical schematic drawings and understanding HMI programming
• You have proven experience leading teams of controls engineers in large, complex material handling projects
• You have experience in adhering to project timelines and budgets, with a background in industrial machine control development and troubleshooting
• You have strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills, with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and consistently deliver results on time
• You can 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

Your profile should include:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field (required)
• 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

Skills

Skills required for this role include:

• Rockwell Automation PLC programming, including GuardLogix
• Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming, including Starter
• Experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture
• Interpreting electrical schematic drawings and understanding HMI programming
• Leading teams of controls engineers in large, complex material handling projects
• Adhering to project timelines and budgets
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to travel up to 70% of the year

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
• 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

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.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule for individuals located within 50 miles of our Sandy Springs, Georgia, or Irving, Texas, offices. Employees in these locations are expected to work three days per week in the office. Individuals located outside of these areas will work remotely.

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.

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 selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.