Controls Engineer - Level 3

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our automation team, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and hands-on design of advanced machine control systems. This role combines project ownership, team leadership, and direct customer engagement to deliver safe, high-quality automated equipment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage time efficiently and continually improve personal work performance
• Prioritize and coordinate competing project demands to meet milestones and deadlines
• Promote and apply safety-conscious design and build processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward team members and customers
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and customers regarding project progress and potential issues
• Assign tasks to team members and ensure project milestones are met
• Develop bills of material (BOMs) and provide technical project guidance and support
• Design, implement, and install machine controls and interfaces for automated equipment, including:
• Safety systems
• PLCs and HMIs
• Peripheral devices
• MES systems
• PC-based logic
• Lead controls package design for medium and large machines, ensuring packages are safe, accurate, and meet project scope
• Design electrical and pneumatic schematics
• Interpret mechanical design drawings to define electrical requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues
• Mentor team members to continually raise departmental expertise
• Lead the controls team during customer site visits, including installation, startup, and training
• Travel to customer sites as required
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project and business needs

Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of engineering experience designing or troubleshooting automated equipment
• Intermediate proficiency in robotic integration, vision systems, and peripheral handshaking
• Intermediate to expert proficiency in PLC / ladder logic programming
• Intermediate to expert proficiency in CAD software
• Intermediate to expert proficiency in electrical and pneumatic design
• Intermediate to expert proficiency in programming/software languages
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software issues

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, and use hands throughout the workday
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing 25 lbs or more

Benefits & Perks

We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, security, and professional growth:

• Two health insurance plan options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage
• Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement
• Collaborative, team-oriented, safety-focused work environment