Senior Controls Engineer

About the Role

The Senior Controls Engineer provides high-level technical expertise, leads engineering efforts on complex projects, and mentors junior staff while ensuring quality, safety, and client requirements are met. CEC fosters a collaborative, supportive team environment where every voice is valued, and cross-functional teamwork is encouraged.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project)
• Expert-level work ethic and strong reliability
• Advanced expertise in hardware panel design
• Advanced expertise in PLC programming
• Solid proficiency in general HMI programming
• Working knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, and drive controllers
• Advanced expertise in PPE requirements and overall safety awareness

Additional Skills and Experience

• Demonstrates strong individual resourcefulness
• Effectively keeps internal teams aligned with project schedules
• Successfully maintains field team adherence to project timelines
• Manages customer interactions in both stressful situations and normal business settings
• Represents the company and its brand in a professional and effective manner
• Adapts readily when work dates and times need to change
• Coordinates communication with internal departments to complete work (e.g., Shop, CAD, Engraving)

Project Specific Knowledge

• Ford NextGen/GVOSS: Expert in system hardware design, connectivity, custom panel design, logic design, and HMI design
• GM G22: Expert in system hardware design, connectivity, custom panel design, logic design, and HMI design
• Legacy PLC5: Any experience in system hardware design, connectivity, custom panel design, logic design, or HMI design is a bonus

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Overtime may be needed. Currently a hybrid work environment, which includes some time in automotive plants.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Travel to job sites as needed
• Capable of climbing a two-story ladder
• Walking one mile within 20 minutes
• Carrying a laptop while moving across job sites
• Lifting up to 30 lbs. without difficulty