Sr. Controls Engineer

About the role

The Sr. Controls Engineer will lead the controls development, integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning of advanced automated assembly equipment supporting the Transportation Solutions division.

Responsibilities

• Lead the controls design and development of advanced automated manufacturing equipment from concept through qualification
• Develop controls architecture, PLC logic, HMI screens, servo and motion control solutions, machine safety systems, and supporting documentation
• Identify and implement controls technologies that improve equipment performance, uptime, safety, and maintainability
• Establish and advance controls standards for automated connector manufacturing equipment
• Partner with global engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and automation teams to deliver robust production solutions
• Serve as the controls technical lead during vendor design reviews, equipment builds, debugging, acceptance testing, installation, and startup
• Develop and maintain machine specifications, functional descriptions, electrical drawings, controls standards, and equipment acceptance criteria
• Mentor controls engineers and technicians while promoting best practices in programming, documentation, equipment safety, and long-term supportability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial automation or machine control systems
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, servo or motion control, industrial sensors, electrical troubleshooting, and automated equipment startup
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, equipment specifications, and controls documentation

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• Experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar PLC platforms and HMI software
• Experience with robotics, vision systems, industrial networking, machine safety systems, or automated assembly equipment
• Experience supporting factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, equipment qualification, process validation, or production launch activities
• Experience leading technical problem-solving efforts with automation vendors and cross-functional manufacturing teams

Skills

This role requires international and domestic travel up to 20%

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance

Pay

Compensation range determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Schedule

Not specified