Sr Controls Engineer

Do you like making machines smarter, faster, and more reliable? Southco is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to drive continuous improvement of our manufacturing equipment and develop new machine control methods.

You'll take on complex engineering problems involving PLCs, servo-controlled motion, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems, then see your solutions running on the production floor. You'll also work regularly with internal and external customers.

What you'll do:

• Install, program, and debug PLCs, AC/DC drives, HMIs, and servo drives
• Lead controls engineering, machine building, and robotic installation projects on schedule and on budget
• Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment
• Select electromechanical equipment, components, and systems to meet functional requirements
• Review project quotes and specifications and resolve any gaps
• Interpret and maintain electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, PLC programs, and machine layouts

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as electro-mechanical or industrial automation
• 3–5 years of experience programming PLCs, AC/DC drives, HMIs, and servo drives (Allen-Bradley and Omron preferred)
• Panel design and layout, bill of materials, and schematic-writing skills
• Ability to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, simulation, testing, and start-up
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• A proven track record of completing and implementing projects
• Excellent communication skills

Nice to have: machine vision, EtherNet/IP, and EtherCAT experience

How we'll reward you:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one , along with FSA and HSA options. Southco also contributes to your HSA on high-deductible plans.

• $100K–$120K base pay plus a 15% annual bonus
• Ownership: an Employee Stock Ownership Plan worth about 4–6% of eligible earnings, including dividends, after a 3-year vesting period
• 401(k): an automatic 2% company contribution plus a 50% match on the first 6% you contribute
• Time off: 3 weeks of PTO to start, 9 company holidays, and 2 floating holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs

Why Southco? We're a stable, growing, family- and employee-owned company with an 84% employee retention rate and 1,000+ patents across 150 categories. Our people stay, and we think you will too.

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