Control Engineer

Sterling Engineering

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Dallas, Texas, is looking for a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support custom automation systems for medical device and life sciences manufacturing. The role includes programming PLCs, supporting system startups, and assisting with validation activities. Candidates should have 3-7 years of experience and an engineering degree or equivalent experience. Join a growing automation company with strong career growth potential.

Qualifications

  • 3–7 years of controls engineering experience in automation or machine building.
  • Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI development.
  • Background with servo motion and multi-axis automation systems.

Responsibilities

  • Program PLCs, HMIs, servo motion, and automated machinery.
  • Support commissioning, debugging, and system startups.
  • Assist with validation activities (DQ/IQ/OQ) and compliance documentation.
  • Work directly with customers during integration and onsite support.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI development
Troubleshooting
Customer interaction
Compliance documentation

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Siemens PLCs
Allen-Bradley PLCs
Servo motion systems

Job description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and support custom automation systems used in medical device and life sciences manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities
  • Program PLCs, HMIs, servo motion, and automated machinery
  • Support commissioning, debugging, and system startups
  • Assist with validation activities (DQ/IQ/OQ) and compliance documentation
  • Work directly with customers during integration and onsite support
Qualifications
  • 3–7 years of controls engineering experience in automation or machine building
  • Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI development
  • Background with servo motion and multi-axis automation systems
  • Engineering degree or equivalent hands‑on experience
Why This Role?
  • Work on highly customized automation and robotics projects
  • Strong hands‑on exposure to PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and integration
  • High visibility and technical ownership on projects
  • Growing automation company with strong career growth potential
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