JOB SUMMARY:

The Lead Controls Engineer will serve as a technical authority, advancing innovation through development of industry-leading technology solutions, design and implementation of best practices, and hands-on support across software, hardware, complex system architectures, and integrated applications.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of controls engineering design experience.
• Strong knowledge of relevant technologies and regulations: PLC, HMI, Motion Control, Networking, Safety, Vision Systems, Data Collection.
• Familiarity with design/specification documents.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years automation/controls engineering design experience.
• Experience designing industrial plants, water treatment, manufacturing, CIP processes.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, CSA, CE, IEC codes.
• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, AutoCAD-Electrical.
• Ability to operate interfaces, write technical documentation, and train customers.

• Commitment to corporate values, strategies, and goals to drive a culture of safety, customer service, quality, profitability, growth, and merit shop philosophy.
• Subject matter expert on market-relevant solution platforms, engineering best practices, and emergent technology across hardware, software, and systems.
• Automation expert collaborating with clients, vendors, commercial partners, and internal divisions.
• Coordinate and lead application development to deliver innovative and value-added technical designs aligned with project scope, quality, price, and performance requirements.
• Deploy reliable control system designs and upgrades through testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and validation.
• Drive continuous improvement via mentorship and development of standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Perform field engineering duties including system startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, acceptance, and site leadership.
• Define and document control system designs, requirements, test plans, and results.
• Support client proposals with solutions, equipment, costing, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with supply chain and sales teams.
• Other duties as assigned.