Senior Controls Engineer

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, program, and maintain PLC‑based control systems for advanced medical waste processing equipment,
• Integrate, program, and commission industrial robots for material handling, sorting, and automated processing
• Design, implement, and optimize machine vision systems for detection, classification, inspection, and process verification
• Train, tune, and validate vision models to ensure accuracy, robustness, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software engineering teams to deliver fully integrated automation solutions
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis across controls, robotics, and vision systems
• Prepare and review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control drawings for new equipment and system upgrades
• Develop system documentation including functional specifications, control narratives, operator manuals, maintenance documentation, and validation protocols
• Ensure all control system designs comply with applicable US medical waste, environmental, and machine safety regulations
• Work closely with suppliers, system integrators, and external service providers to deliver projects on time and to specification
• Drive continuous improvement in automation performance, reliability, safety, and sustainability

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in a controls or automation engineering role
• Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Automation
• Direct Hands‑on industrial robotics experience including programming, commissioning, and safety integration (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Hyundai, or similar)
• Strong machine vision experience using Cognex, Keyence, OpenCV, or comparable systems
• Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA
• Experience with motion control, servo systems, and safety‑rated automation components
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
• Experience working in regulated or safety‑critical environments such as medical, pharmaceutical, or waste processing is highly desirable
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams
• Ability to work independently and manage projects with multiple stakeholders and vendors
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Why Join Daniels?

• Work on large‑scale, complex industrial automation systems with real‑world impact
• Be part of a rapidly growing organization investing heavily in robotics, machine vision, and advanced controls
• High autonomy with strong engineering influence and end‑to‑end system ownership
• Career growth aligned with a scaling US and global business
• Purpose‑driven work in a highly regulated, safety‑critical environment