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