Automation Controls Estimation Specialist

DLN Integrated Systems, Inc.; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DLN Integrated Systems, Inc. seeks a Controls Estimation Engineer to develop accurate estimates, conceptual designs, and scope definitions for automated material handling projects.

You will craft budgets, bill of materials, and system architectures for conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, AMRs, and robotics. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, and robotics interfaces, collaborating across sales, solutions engineering, mechanical, software, and project management to align scope and cost with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation, controls engineering, software, or system integration.
• Strong understanding of PLC programming and HMI development.
• Familiarity with conveyor/sortation systems and robotics interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop controls system concepts, budgets, and BOM-level estimates for conveyor, sortation, AS/RS, AMR, and robotic systems.
• Review customer RFP requirements, specifications, and functional design expectations.
• Produce preliminary system architectures including PLC platforms, network topology, field I/O counts, safety circuits, and HMI needs.
• Support sales and solutions teams by delivering complete controls scope packages, including functional descriptions and cost models.
• Perform in-person site audits & technical presentations.
• Review controls engineering documentation including electrical drawings and control schematics.
• Evaluate vendor solutions, panel designs, SCADA blocks, and device-level requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, project managers, and applications engineers to align scopes and costs.
• Lead concept reviews, estimation reviews, and internal handoffs.
• Apply commissioning practices including I/O validation, PLC/HMI debugging, and throughput verification.

Job description

DLN Integrated Systems, Inc. seeks a Controls Estimation Engineer to develop accurate estimates, conceptual designs, and scope definitions for automated material handling projects.

You will craft budgets, bill of materials, and system architectures for conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, AMRs, and robotics. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, and robotics interfaces, collaborating across sales, solutions engineering, mechanical, software, and project management to align scope and cost with