Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)

Salary Range: $100,000 – $130,000 / year

About the Role

We are seeking a driven Controls Engineer to join our automation engineering team. In this role, you will work directly with customers to define functional requirements, design control system architectures, and carry projects through configuration, commissioning, and qualification. You'll take ownership of small-to-medium project teams, guiding less experienced engineers while taking direction from Project Managers and Lead Engineers.

You will act as a key technical point of contact for clients, translating their operational needs into robust, well-documented control solutions across a range of industrial platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engineering: Interface directly with clients in design meetings and conference calls to define functional requirements and translate them into system configurations.
• System Architecture & Design: Design control system network architectures, control strategies, and electrical controls
• Controller Programming: Program and configure controllers using platforms such as Rockwell (ControlLogix, PlantPAx, FactoryTalk View/Studio) and Siemens.
• Testing & Verification: Test system configurations to verify functionality against project requirements prior to deployment.
• Field Commissioning: Travel to client sites to support system commissioning, troubleshoot issues, and ensure a smooth transition to full operation.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with emerging control system technologies and apply new concepts and functionality as platforms evolve.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience with one or more major control system platforms, such as Rockwell ControlLogix, Rockwell PlantPAx, Rockwell FactoryTalk View/Studio, Emerson DeltaV, or equivalent systems.
• Technical Knowledge: Thorough understanding of control system design principles, coding practices, and industrial process control.
• Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel to client sites for project meetings and system commissioning as required.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
• Time Off: Generous PTO including vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
• Other: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/Vets/Disabled). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.