Controls Engineer

DT Engineering; Lebanon (MO); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leader in automation solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer to shape projects from concept to commissioning. The position involves designing complex control systems, leading engineering teams, and managing project scopes. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience. This role offers a full-time position and the opportunity to innovate in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of direct experience designing and programming controls for industrial automated equipment.
• Proven project leadership skills with the ability to manage scope and budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Architect, design, and program complex control systems for automation.
• Lead teams of Controls Engineers and provide mentorship.
• Manage project scope and budget, identifying risks and implementing solutions.

Connaissances

Rockwell PLC programming

AutoCAD Electrical

Project leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Outils

Rockwell software

AutoCAD Electrical

Description du poste

Are you driven by innovation and thrive in the world of industrial automation?

DT Engineering, a leader in designing and building cutting-edge automation, tooling, and Industry 4.0 solutions, is seeking a Controls Engineer / Senior Controls Engineer to join our team! This position can be worked from our Lebanon or Springfield, MO offices and is more than a programming job; you will shape projects from concept to commissioning, and ensure our solutions are robust, innovative, and delivered successfully.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, design, and program complex control systems for custom industrial automation equipment using Rockwell software and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Lead teams of Controls Engineers, providing mentorship, task implementation, and technical oversight to ensure project success.
• Develop and integrate sophisticated systems involving servos, robotics, vision systems, and HMI interfaces.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of materials, ensuring designs are functional, safe, and cost-effective.
• Lead internal and customer design reviews, troubleshoot and debug systems on the shop floor, and support installations at customer sites.
• Manage project scope and budget, identifying risks and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Research new technologies and components to develop the most functional and economical solutions for our clients.

Why Join DT Engineering

• Technical Leadership: You'll lead the controls design for major multi-module systems and provide direction to other engineers, all while staying deeply connected to the hands-on work you love.
• End-to-End Ownership: Take charge of the entire controls lifecycle—from initial architecture and hardware design in AutoCAD Electrical to sophisticated PLC/HMI programming, system integration, and final commissioning.
• Impact & Influence: Your work is critical to our success. You'll maintain project scope and budget, innovate our internal standards, and support our sales team with your technical expertise during the quoting process.
• Culture of Innovation: We're not just keeping up with industry trends; we're setting them. Experience with Industry 4.0, ML, or AI is highly valued as we build the future of manufacturing.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside brilliant mechanical engineers and skilled technicians in a culture that values objectivity, open dialogue, and shared success.

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent proven experience.
• 4+ years of direct experience designing and programming controls for industrial automated equipment.
• High proficiency with Rockwell PLC programming software and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proven project leadership skills with the ability to manage scope, budget, and mentor team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members, customers, and suppliers.
• A strategic, problem-solving mindset with a high tolerance for the challenges of complex system integration.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Engineering Services