Senior Controls Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead controls design and execution across multiple material handling projects
• Develop electrical designs including field device layouts, control panel designs, and electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
• Select components, design control networks, develop BOMs, and validate equipment selections
• Program PLCs and develop HMI/SCADA solutions
• Commission and debug systems on-site; support testing, startup, and validation activities
• Provide technical support during installation and perform field troubleshooting as needed
• Deliver projects on time, within scope, and to customer expectations
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of controls standards, templates, and reusable code libraries
• Lead or support R&D efforts and internal initiatives to expand controls capabilities
• Partner with vendors to evaluate and implement new technologies
• Identify value-engineering opportunities without compromising system performance
• Serve as a senior technical contributor on cross-functional project teams
• Mentor junior engineers and actively share knowledge across the Controls team
• Participate in controls team initiatives, process improvements, and tool development
• Support recruiting efforts and provide feedback on technology and software vendors
• Communicate clearly and proactively with project teams and leadership
• Represent DCS professionally during site visits, customer meetings, and supplier interactions
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable team culture
• Participate in weekly controls meetings and internal training sessions

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience (or 14+ years without a degree)
• Advanced PLC programming skills and strong HMI/SCADA development experience
• Understanding of industrial networking architectures and communication protocols
• Ability to design control panels and select electrical components
• Mechanical inclination and comfort moving between design work and field environments
• Resourcefulness and enjoyment in tackling complex technical challenges
• Ability to manage multiple fast-moving projects without losing attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, depending on project needs

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Flexibility and autonomy
• Community outreach projects
• Company events
• Casual work environment