Controls Engineer

Control Devices, LLC; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time-off

PPE reimbursement for safety shoes and

Prescription safety glasses

Casual dress work environment

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Control Devices, LLC, in Fenton, MO, seeks a Controls Engineer to drive electrical/control system development for manufacturing projects. You will design panels, write PLC and robot programs, develop HMI/SCADA interfaces, and support testing and commissioning across multiple workstreams.

The role requires 5+ years in controls engineering, strong problem-solving and teamwork, and a proactive approach to adopting new technologies and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable work experience in controls engineering.
• Strong understanding of process control principles, PLC programming, robotic programming, HMI development, and industrial network protocols.
• Experience with electrical control systems design and schematics development is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex control systems and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project priorities.
• Desire to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support control system engineering for assigned projects.
• Assist in feasibility studies and cost estimation.
• Design electrical control panels and schematics.
• Specify instrumentation and PLC/robot/HMI development.
• Program PLCs and robotics; support integration and testing.
• Develop and deploy HMI/SCADA applications and screen designs.
• Design, build, and maintain assembly and test equipment.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to meet scope, budget, and schedule.
• Communicate progress, risks, and costs to project managers.

Skills

Process control

PLC programming

Robot programming

HMI development

Industrial network protocols

Electrical control design

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Position Title: Controls Engineer

Department: Model Shop

Location: Fenton, MO

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Classification: Salary -Exempt

Position Summary: The Controls Engineer will be responsible for tasks such as process control, electrical engineering, troubleshooting.

Essential Job Duties: The Control System Engineer is responsible for development of the technical aspects of assigned projects. This may include:

• Assist in feasibility studies and development of cost estimation
• Electrical control panel design and schematics
• Instrumentation specification
• PLC program development and implementation
• Robotic programming and support
• HMI/SCADA application development and screen design
• Design, build and maintain assembly and test equipment.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure projects meet scope, budget, and schedule expectations.

Communicate effectively with project manager throughout the project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress, risks, and costs.

Maintain expertise in industry trends and vendor/partner offerings to recommend solutions aligned with business needs.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred, but not required. Willing to substitute applicable work experience in place of degree.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of applicable work experience.
• Strong understanding of process control principles, PLC programming, Robotic programming, HMI development, and industrial network communication protocols.
• Experience with electrical control systems design and schematics development (a plus).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex control systems and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project priorities effectively.
• Desire to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.

About Control Devices, LLC

Control Devices (or "CDI"), an HBM Holdings company headquartered in Greater St. Louis, is a leading designer and manufacturer of engineered flow control solutions in the compressed gas, compressed air, oil & gas, and liquid controls markets. The company offers custom valves and flow control solutions for companies who place a premium on quality. Control Devices leverages operational excellence and flow control expertise to deliver trustworthy flow control products and innovative solutions that protect life and our planet.

• competitive compensation
• a comprehensive benefits package
• paid time-off
• personal protective equipment reimbursement for safety shoes and prescription safety glasses
• casual dress work environment
• a solid 401(k) retirement plan to promote financial security

Control Devices, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.