Specialist Controls Engineer

About the role

The Specialist Controls Engineer serves as a senior technical resource responsible for defining control system architecture, leading complex automation programs, and driving standardization across multiple material handling projects. This role combines technical strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and organizational impact.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain control system architecture, standards, and best practices, including development of reusable code libraries, templates, and modular design approaches
• Lead the design, development, deployment, and commissioning of complex PLC and HMI systems for material handling applications
• Provide technical oversight and lead design reviews for large-scale and high-risk projects, ensuring robust system integration across controls, interfaces, and third-party equipment
• Lead controls engineering scope across multiple concurrent projects or programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery, including risk identification and mitigation
• Support ROM estimates, proposals, and technical solution development, including resource planning and workload allocation
• Oversee system validation, integration testing, and site acceptance testing (SAT), ensuring adherence to quality, testing, and documentation standards
• Drive improvements in engineering and commissioning efficiency, including troubleshooting escalation support and optimization of startup and field execution performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders, while mentoring and developing junior engineers through coaching and training initiatives

Requirements

• Obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, mechatronics, or a related technical field, and 10 years of experience in controls engineering within material handling, automation, or related industry
• Master’s degree in a related engineering discipline is preferred, and may be considered in place of up to two years of experience
• Advanced proficiency with Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix, GuardLogix, Studio 5000) and Siemens platforms (TIA Portal, S7)
• Advanced knowledge of industrial networks, including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and safety networks
• Strong experience in control system architecture, integration, and large-scale material handling systems, including sortation, conveyors, AS/RS, and robotics
• Strong experience with HMI/SCADA development, system visualization, and software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing, and quality assurance processes
• Knowledgeable of electrical design principles, device selection, and control panel integration
• Proven ability to lead technical direction and manage project scope, schedules, and budgets across multiple concurrent projects or programs
• Strong technical decision-making and stakeholder influence skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and travel domestically up to 60% to support commissioning, customer meetings, and critical project phases

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix, GuardLogix, Studio 5000)
• Siemens platforms (TIA Portal, S7)
• Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, safety networks)
• Control system architecture, integration, and large-scale material handling systems
• HMI/SCADA development, system visualization, and software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing, and quality assurance processes
• Electrical design principles, device selection, and control panel integration
• Technical decision-making and stakeholder influence skills

Benefits

• Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance
• Paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
• Company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

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.