Senior Controls Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Design control systems for industrial material handling solutions.
• Lead the concepting and design of products that add value and meet customer and market needs.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure products fit with current and future manufacturing operations.
• Ensure products meet competitive and market demands for performance and cost.
• Specify and develop sequences of operations for automated equipment.
• Prepare schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication.
• Develop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs.
• Maintain product development schedules and cost estimates.
• Follow established engineering standards and best practices, including software revision control.
• Perform prototype development and testing.
• Conduct on-site beta testing to ensure safety, reliability, and performance metrics are met.
• Investigate product issues in the field and determine root cause.
• Travel domestically up to 40% within North America, primarily within the Continental United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Experience with sortation, conveyance equipment, or robotics design.
• Experience with control software and tools.
• Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design, including execution of risk assessments.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or other electrical CAD systems.
• Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in programming from a clean sheet.
• Comfortable with high domestic travel (50-60%).
• Associate's Degree in a related field.
• Proficiency with safety PLCs.
• Experience with ESOPs.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is a plus.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work environment with the potential to be fully remote. The role involves significant domestic travel and provides an opportunity to grow within a well-known national company in the material handling industry.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125,000.00 - $135,000.00/yr. 3 Weeks PTO, 7 sick days, 2 floating holidays, 401k with a match (4%) and HSA/FSA program if they choose the plan that includes this, eligible for benefits day 1.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Erlanger, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.