Lead Controls Engineer: Design & Optimize PLC/HMI Systems

Relevant Solutions, LLC; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Relevant Solutions, LLC seeks a Controls Engineer to design and develop new systems and improve existing ones for electronic and mechanical control. You will analyze equipment, craft controls, and ensure compliance with safety and usability standards for clients.

You will test prototypes, draft schematics, and oversee installation of devices and control systems, while providing training to staff and customers. Travel up to 35% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with electrical/mechanical controls and instrumentation.
• Proven ability to design, test, and document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes equipment/processes to identify inefficiencies and designs controls to meet needs.
• Collaborates with engineers to develop equipment respecting safety and usability standards.
• Designs and tests prototypes of equipment; drafts schematics and models.
• Oversees implementation of measuring devices and control systems; tests installations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI software

CAD

Electrical design

Analytical thinking

Documentation

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

6–8 years field experience with Associate’s degree

2 years practical experience preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC software

SCADA

Job description

Relevant Solutions, LLC seeks a Controls Engineer to design and develop new systems and improve existing ones for electronic and mechanical control. You will analyze equipment, craft controls, and ensure compliance with safety and usability standards for clients.

You will test prototypes, draft schematics, and oversee installation of devices and control systems, while providing training to staff and customers. Travel up to 35% is required.