Controls Engineer - Flexible Schedule & Growth Opportunities

SpecSys Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

On-site Welding Training

Employee Appreciation Programs

Company picnics

Professional development

Health Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plans

Disability Insurance

Job summary

SpecSys Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and program mobile equipment control systems, including electrical schematics, BOMs, and manuals. The role collaborates with engineers, manufacturing, and project managers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and safe operation.

Candidates should have 4+ years in controls/electrical engineering, proficiency with CodeSys, PLC programming, and experience with SAE J1939/CANopen. CAD skills and strong mechanical-electrical aptitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Education and experience are considered; salary reflects ability.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of controls and electrical experience or equivalent.
• Experience in automotive or mobile equipment electrical design or mobile equipment controls.

Responsibilities

• Verify design meets performance specifications.
• Develop and update project timelines and system concepts.
• Perform engineering calculations to verify design requirements.
• Provide programming for controls including PLC and HMI/GUI.
• Create and review BOMs; support system integration and builds.
• Prepare system schematics for AC/DC circuits and harness designs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, project managers, and clients.

Skills

CodeSys

PLC programming

SAE J1939

CANopen

3rd party CAD tools

Mechanical/electronics aptitude

Mobile equipment controls

System design

Independent work / team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD packages

Job description

SpecSys Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and program mobile equipment control systems, including electrical schematics, BOMs, and manuals. The role collaborates with engineers, manufacturing, and project managers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and safe operation.

Candidates should have 4+ years in controls/electrical engineering, proficiency with CodeSys, PLC programming, and experience with SAE J1939/CANopen. CAD skills and strong mechanical-electrical aptitude are essential.