Sr Automation & Controls Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Architect complex electrical control systems, including panel layouts, enclosures, and custom cabling using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

• Logic & Programming: Lead the development and programming of PLC-based control systems. Collaborate with software teams to integrate diagnostic functions and foundational system logic.

• Robotics & Hardware Integration: Integrate disparate industrial components, safety systems, and robotics into a seamless, high-performance automated environment.

• Technical Consultancy: Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Management and Engineering teams to define requirements for new systems or large-scale modifications.

• Testing & Diagnostics: Utilize advanced hardware diagnostic instruments, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers, to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.

• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to assembly technicians and junior staff, ensuring documentation is precise and assembly processes are efficient.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and controls.

• PLC Expertise: Deep experience designing and integrating PLC-based factory control systems and industrial safety components.

• CAD Mastery: Strongly proficient in electrical schematic capture (AutoCAD/Visio) and 3D mechanical modeling (SolidWorks/Inventor).

• Problem Solving: A proven track record of troubleshooting "on the fly" in a complex, multi-system industrial environment.