Control Systems Engineer

Solomon Page

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Direct deposit
Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page seeks a Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in industrial control systems, motor control, PLC programming, safety systems, and electrical controls. The role requires AC/DC drive programming, safety PLCs, and familiarity with IEC 61131 and network protocols.

You will design and support motor control cabinets, I/O enclosures, field sensors, cabling, and related control systems, while creating documentation and collaborating with teams on testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent is preferred.
  • Experience with AC/DC drive programming and tuning.
  • Experience with safety‑related control systems and safety PLCs.
  • Familiarity with IEC 61131, including Ladder Diagram and Structured Text.
  • Knowledge of industrial network protocols such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP, CIP, ControlNet, AS-i, and INTERBUS.
  • Experience with software development planning, documentation, testing, and commissioning.
  • Experience with version control and collaboration tools.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and modify AutoCAD assemblies and schematics.
  • Knowledge of I/O and supervisory network systems.
  • Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic servo control systems is a plus.
  • Experience with IEC/ISO functional safety standards and risk assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and support motor control cabinets, I/O enclosures, field sensors, cabling, and related control systems.
  • Program, tune, test, and commission AC and DC drives.
  • Develop and support safety‑related control systems.
  • Create software development plans, technical documentation, and testing documentation.
  • Use version control and collaboration tools for software development.
  • Work with industrial network protocols including AS-i, INTERBUS, ControlNet, Profinet, CIP, and EtherNet/IP.
  • Perform software testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and system validation.
  • Create, interpret, and mark up AutoCAD assemblies and electrical schematics.
  • Support safety PLCs, safety devices, and functional safety system designs.
  • Contribute to risk assessments and designs based on applicable functional safety standards.

Skills

AC/DC drives
Industrial networking
PLC programming
Safety systems
AutoCAD schematics
Software testing
Commissioning
Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with experience in industrial control systems, motor control, PLC programming, safety systems, and electrical controls. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with AC/DC drives, industrial networking, software testing and commissioning, and AutoCAD schematics. A background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.

  • Pay range :$ 70/hr to $80/hr w2
Responsibilities:
  • Design and support motor control cabinets, I/O enclosures, field sensors, cabling, and related control systems.
  • Program, tune, test, and commission AC and DC drives.
  • Develop and support safety‑related control systems.
  • Create software development plans, technical documentation, and testing documentation.
  • Use version control and collaboration tools for software development.
  • Work with industrial network protocols including AS-i, INTERBUS, ControlNet, Profinet, CIP, and EtherNet/IP.
  • Perform software testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and system validation.
  • Create, interpret, and mark up AutoCAD assemblies and electrical schematics.
  • Support safety PLCs, safety devices, and functional safety system designs.
  • Contribute to risk assessments and designs based on applicable functional safety standards.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent is preferred.
  • Experience with AC/DC drive programming and tuning.
  • Experience with safety‑related control systems and safety PLCs.
  • Familiarity with IEC 61131, including Ladder Diagram and Structured Text.
  • Knowledge of industrial network protocols such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP, CIP, ControlNet, AS-i, and INTERBUS.
  • Experience with software development planning, documentation, testing, and commissioning.
  • Experience with version control and collaboration tools.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and modify AutoCAD assemblies and schematics.
  • Knowledge of I/O and supervisory network systems.
  • Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic servo control systems is a plus.
  • Experience with IEC/ISO functional safety standards and risk assessments is preferred.
The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long‑term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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