Lead Controls Engineer – Naval Ship Automation

Austal USA; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A prominent shipbuilding company in Alabama is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to supervise engineering teams and manage the automation and control systems for naval ships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years in the shipbuilding industry. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting complex technical issues, providing expert analysis, and ensuring project specifications are met. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, along with the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of automation and controls experience in the shipbuilding industry.
• Configuration, programming, installation experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADAs.
• Ability to work in various field environments domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert judgement and analysis for design and integration of automation.
• Troubleshoots and solves complex technical issues.
• Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong knowledge of automation systems

Ability to establish relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

A prominent shipbuilding company in Alabama is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to supervise engineering teams and manage the automation and control systems for naval ships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years in the shipbuilding industry. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting complex technical issues, providing expert analysis, and ensuring project specifications are met. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, along with the ability to mentor junior engineers.