Controls Engineer

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) is a company that specializes in custom material handling solutions. As a Controls Engineer, you will lead the hardware aspects of controls projects and design electrical systems to deliver innovative automation solutions for high-profile clients.

Responsibilities:

• Lead controls electrical designs and assists with implementation for material handling systems
• Design electrical systems, including field device placement, control panel layouts, and electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
• Select components, design networks, develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), and validate equipment
• Program PLCs and oversee system commissioning, debugging, and validation
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support during installation
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to customer satisfaction
• Develop and maintain controls and electrical design and installation standards
• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and implement emerging Material Handling System technologies
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering without compromising performance
• Mentor engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the Controls team
• Participate in Controls team initiatives, process development, and tool creation
• Support recruiting efforts and provide feedback on technology/software vendors
• Maintain open, timely communication with project teams and leadership
• Represent DCS with professionalism during site visits, customer meetings, and supplier interactions
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture that emphasizes growth and accountability
• Attend weekly controls meetings and internal training sessions

Requirements:

• 6+ years of relevant experience (or 10+ years without a degree), ideally in the material handling industry
• advanced AutoCAD Electrical/EPLAN experience
• confidence in designing electrical schematics, control panels and material handling system layouts
• mechanically inclined and comfortable in both design and field environments
• resourceful, independent, and love solving hard problems
• proactive, collaborative, and passionate about continual improvement
• flexible and can manage multiple fast-paced projects at once
• excellent communicator — written and verbal
• willing and able to travel up to 50% as needed
• excited about the opportunity to develop the tools for a new team