Senior Controls Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop control system architectures for Material Handling equipment and robotic applications
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), and motion control systems
• Develop and optimize control algorithms for robotic movements, safety features, and precision tasks
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and communication protocols to enhance robotic performance
• Conduct system testing, validation, and commissioning to ensure reliable and efficient operation
• Provide technical support to field service teams during installation and maintenance
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in controls engineering
• Generate recommendations for productivity improvement, cost reduction, and enhanced customer satisfaction
• Guide overly complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer related to system design and product application
• Apply advanced skills to resolve complex problems not covered by existing procedures or practices independently, including developing innovative solutions
• Display a high level of critical thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and cross-functional problems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or a comparable engineering degree
• 5+ years of successful experience in related field for controls engineers
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen Bradley and/or Rockwell)
• Experience writing functional safety programming (5+ years)