Lead Controls Engineer (Field & On-Site)

Sortation Labs LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sortation Labs, LLC in the United States is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead all phases of control projects—from concept and design through on-site installation, debugging, and after-sales support. You will design panels, develop electrical diagrams, and program PLCs and HMIs while mentoring other engineers.

The role requires extensive knowledge of AC/DC control systems, a Bachelor's in engineering, and 6+ years of experience, with travel up to 50% to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 6+ years in controls or related field.
• Experience with PLC programming, debugging and commissioning.
• Solid understanding of electrical design standards and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of controls projects from concept to completion.
• Design electrical layouts and panel designs for power and control distribution.
• Develop electrical diagrams and PLC/HMI programming.
• Provide on-site installation, debugging, and after-sales support.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on project teams.

Skills

PLC programming

AC/DC control

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ECAD tools

Job description

Sortation Labs, LLC in the United States is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead all phases of control projects—from concept and design through on-site installation, debugging, and after-sales support. You will design panels, develop electrical diagrams, and program PLCs and HMIs while mentoring other engineers.

The role requires extensive knowledge of AC/DC control systems, a Bachelor's in engineering, and 6+ years of experience, with travel up to 50% to customer sites.