Senior Controls Engineer

Technical Leadership & Engineering Authority:-Serve as the senior technical authority for the design and implementation of industrial automation and control systems.-Establish control system architectures, engineering standards, and technical approaches for assigned projects.-Apply advanced engineering judgment to evaluate design alternatives, manage technical risk, and resolve complex system constraints.-Review, approve, and validate engineering deliverables produced by internal teams and external partners.Control System Design:-Lead the design of electrical control systems in compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70, UL 508A).-Develop and approve control schematics, wiring designs, panel layouts, and bills of materials.-Provide engineering oversight of panel manufacturing activities to ensure designs are implemented as intended.Automation Software Architecture & Development:Architect and develop PLC software solutions using platforms such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens.-Define structured programming standards, reusable libraries, and system interfaces to support scalability and long-term maintainability.-Lead the configuration and validation of HMI/SCADA systems to support safe and efficient operation.Drives, Motion, and Control Theory Application:-Engineer advanced motion control and variable frequency drive (VFD) solutions aligned with system performance requirements.-Apply control theory principles to tune, optimize, and validate system behavior.-Specify and approve drive, motion, and control components based on application demands and lifecycle considerations.System Integration, Commissioning & Validation:-Lead system integration activities, coordinating electrical, mechanical, and process engineering disciplines.-Direct on-site commissioning activities with a focus on engineering verification, performance validation, and technical issue resolution, rather than routine installation or production labor.-Diagnose complex system issues and implement corrective engineering solutions.-Ensure technical documentation and knowledge transfer meet project and customer requirements.Strategic, Commercial & Project Contribution:-Act as a senior technical stakeholder in project planning, execution strategy, and risk assessment.-Provide engineering input into project pricing, scope definition, and margin management decisions.-Identify opportunities for standardization, modularization, and scalable solution development.-Monitor technical progress against project objectives and proactively communicate risks, assumptions, and required scope adjustments.Safety & Professional Practice:-Ensure engineering designs and field activities comply with applicable safety standards and internal policies.-Lead or contribute to Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Pre-Task Planning from an engineering risk perspective.-Maintain required professional training and certifications relevant to industrial automation environments.Qualifications:-Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field-8+ years of experience working within a systems integrator, OEM Machine builder, custom automation integrator, industrial controls, industrial equipment, automation, drive systems, etc.. based setting-Ability to manage integration/automation projects from concept through to completion-Experience managing projects including programming, electrical design, customer communication and project execution-Ability to troubleshoot and program PLC’s (50% Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/Studio 5000, 50% Siemens/TIA Portal)-Ability to troubleshoot and develop HMI/SCADA applications (Allen Bradley and Siemens)-Experience designing electrical control systems including electrical schematics, control panels, wiring diagrams, and BOMs (AutoCAD Electrical)