Senior Control Engineer

Job Description

Controls Engineer – Automation Project

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Project

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Support the design, programming, debugging, and commissioning of a custom automation build project .

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This is a custom automation/design and commissioning role—not production support .

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Must-Have Experience

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• 5–10 years of relevant controls/automation experience
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• PLC/HMI programming , with Beckhoff strongly preferred
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• If no Beckhoff: strong Rockwell experience with Structured Text or C#
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• Custom machine/automation build experience
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• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
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• Genuine interest in hands-on support and debugging
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• Cognex vision experience is a plus
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• Working knowledge of electrical circuits, panels, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, VFDs, servos, and industrial communication networks
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• Education is secondary to relevant industry experience
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• Wastewater industry experience is not relevant/required
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Responsibilities

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• Develop PLC/HMI controls software packages
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• Program robotic and controls equipment to customer specifications
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• Review customer specifications and ensure equipment functionality meets requirements
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• Support machine startup, commissioning, debugging, and customer acceptance
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• Develop equipment operation manuals and service documentation
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• Assist with controls/design reviews and functional checks
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• Provide technical support and end-user training
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• Perform preventative maintenance when required
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• Work directly with customers in potentially high-pressure environments
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• Maintain strong safety standards and professional customer relationships
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Schedule & Project Duration

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• Design phase: 40–50 hours/week
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• Commissioning: 50–60 hours/week
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• Design through commissioning: approximately 16–18 weeks
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Travel / Location

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• Installation/commissioning site: Baja, Mexico
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• Valid U.S. passport required before travel
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• Travel is expected approximately 50 weeks out , so candidates need to secure their passport well in advance
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• Candidates must be willing to work onsite 5 days/week
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• Non-local candidates are welcome, provided they can relocate/travel as required
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• For candidates relocating to Nashville for the project , their pay rate should account for per diem
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• Expenses covered for travel to Mexico
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Ideal Candidate Profile

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The strongest candidates will be controls/automation engineers with hands-on custom machine-building experience , particularly those with Beckhoff PLC/HMI programming and commissioning experience . Strong Rockwell candidates may also be considered if they have Structured Text or C# experience and are willing to learn Beckhoff.

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Passport, travel availability, willingness to work extended hours during commissioning, and comfort with hands-on debugging are important screening points.