Lead Controls Engineer

Natoli Engineering Company; Missouri; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for industrial automation projects. You will manage project scopes and budgets, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

The role entails developing PLC and HMI programs, selecting drives and motors, and providing technical leadership to junior engineers. Strong schematic reading and MATLAB/CAD proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required or preferred.
• Experience in controls engineering with leadership responsibilities is required.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and understanding motor control theory.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems using PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Lead the development and modification of machine control hardware and automation software.
• Perform PLC and HMI configuration and programming for industrial controls.
• Select and configure AC/DC drives and motors including servo solutions.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 79, UL, CSA, and CE standards.

Skills

Three phase motor control theory

Read electrical schematics

Leadership experience

PLC/HMI programming concepts

Remote troubleshooting

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

Indusoft Web Studio

MATLAB

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Beckhoff

Allen-Bradley

ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: MO 26 - Saint Charles, MO 63304Designing, developing, and implementing control systems for industrial automation projects. This role involves managing project scopes and budgets, & ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations. Develop new and modify existing electrical control systems, PLC, HMI programs for industrial controls systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop control systems using PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Beckhoff), HMIs, and SCADA systems
• Lead the development and modification of machine control hardware and automation software
• Control Systems Design & Integration for the Tablet Press Division including but not limited to programming and hardware selection
• PLC and HMI configuration and programming
• AC/DC drive and motor selection including servo, configuration, and commissioning.
• Maintaining compliance with various electrical industry and safety standards like NEC, NFPA 79, UL, CSA, and CE.
• Work with Mechanical Engineering in Press Design and functionality
• Assist customer and technical service with customer service issues when needed including remote troubleshooting of installed equipment
• Assist in developing product manuals, validation and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

QualificationsQualifications and requirements

• Thorough knowledge of electrical engineering principles, particularly three phase motor control theory
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Must know Studio 5000
• HMI development with Indusoft Web Studio
• SQL Database development & reporting
• Servo Motion Control Experience
• Experience with safety systems.
• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proficiency in programming PLCs, HMIs, and using tools like MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP

Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology preferred.

physical requirements

Working Conditions: Air conditioning, machinery noises. Exposure to electricity, wiring

Physical Effort: Stand, walk, climb, push/pull, grasp, kneel, squat, bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulder, lifting 0-50 lbs.