Controls Engineer II or III

BW Design Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development resources

Mentorship programs

Flexible working environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to design automation control systems and lead project execution. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience with HMI, SCADA, and PLCs, preferably in the consumer products or life sciences industries. This role offers significant opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related automation experience.
• Packaging and process controls experience preferred.
• Experience with control system design.

Responsibilities

• Design automation control systems.
• Lead project execution and SCADA design.
• Troubleshoot packaging and process systems.

Skills

Automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs

Communication and interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk Suite

VisualBasic

Wonderware Suite

Job description

Sr. Controls Engineer

Design Group is widely known as an industry leader, recognized as a top system integrator, ranking #7 in the 2023 System Integrator Giants; as a Rockwell Platinum Integrator, the highest designation given to Rockwell partners; and as an Ignition Enterprise Premier Integrator.

As a part of this team, you will learn from industry leading experts and may even have the chance to be an active participant in industry events like the Ignition Build‑A‑Thon which Design Group won in 2023.

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

What You’ll Do

• Design automation control systems; develop project specifications, documentation, and drawings for a variety of high speed and other automated manufacturing processes
• Participate in various automation project phases including software configuration and testing, commissioning, installation, and start‑up
• Assume accountability for complete project execution including team leadership, SCADA design, PLC and HMI programming, and site start‑up support of integrated systems
• Maintain and grow solid client relationships
• Troubleshoot packaging lines, process systems, and software systems
• Execute multiple project responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of seven years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and general control system design
• Packaging and process controls experience in the consumer products, life sciences, or beverage/brewery/food industries (preferred)
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC500) PLCs, PanelView/PanelviewPlus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, EthenetI/P, DeviceNet, DH+)
• Experience with FactoryTalk Suite, IntellutionSuite, Wonderware Suite, and VisualBasic/C#/Java (preferred)
• Engineering consulting experience (preferred)
• The ability to successfully interact with clients
• Solid skills at troubleshooting and performing in high intensity environments
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Superior analytical and problem‑solving skills
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start‑up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
• A bachelor of science in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or a related degree (preferred)

Our Culture and Commitment

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Sr. Controls Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world‑class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Sr. Controls Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.