Controls Engineer - Level 3

### Position Overview We are seeking an experienced **Controls Engineer** to join our automation team, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and hands-on design of advanced machine control systems. This role combines project ownership, team leadership, and direct customer engagement to deliver safe, high-quality automated equipment. * * * ### Roles & Responsibilities - Manage time efficiently and continually improve personal work performance - Prioritize and coordinate competing project demands to meet milestones and deadlines - Promote and apply safety-conscious design and build processes - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget - Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward team members and customers - Communicate effectively with team members, management, and customers regarding project progress and potential issues - Assign tasks to team members and ensure project milestones are met - Develop bills of material (BOMs) and provide technical project guidance and support - Design, implement, and install machine controls and interfaces for automated equipment, including: - Safety systems - PLCs and HMIs - Peripheral devices - MES systems - PC-based logic - Lead controls package design for medium and large machines, ensuring packages are safe, accurate, and meet project scope - Design electrical and pneumatic schematics - Interpret mechanical design drawings to define electrical requirements - Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues - Mentor team members to continually raise departmental expertise - Lead the controls team during customer site visits, including installation, startup, and training - Travel to customer sites as required - Perform other duties as assigned to support project and business needs * * * ### Qualifications & Education - High School Diploma or equivalent (required) - **Preferred:** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field - **5+ years of engineering experience** designing or troubleshooting automated equipment - Intermediate proficiency in robotic integration, vision systems, and peripheral handshaking - Intermediate to expert proficiency in PLC / ladder logic programming - Intermediate to expert proficiency in CAD software - Intermediate to expert proficiency in electrical and pneumatic design - Intermediate to expert proficiency in programming/software languages - Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software issues * * * ### Physical Requirements - Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, and use hands throughout the workday - Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing **25 lbs or more** * * * ### Benefits & Perks We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, security, and professional growth: - **Two health insurance plan options** - **Dental insurance** - **Vision insurance** - **Life insurance** - **Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage** - Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement - Collaborative, team-oriented, safety-focused work environment