Lead Controls Engineer - Systems Integration & Commissioning

LVI Associates; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to anchor its engineering team in Springfield, NJ. This hands-on leadership role shapes system architecture, leads programming, and runs commissioning while mentoring engineers and acting as a technical advisor for customers.

You will own complex builds, design PLC/HMI/robotics across leading platforms, set standards, and drive on-site success in a lean, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, CS or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years in controls engineering with independent project delivery.
• Hands-on PLC programming; Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) preferred; Siemens/Beckhoff valued; robotics and motion control.
• Expert BOM handling and full electrical drawing packages across project lifecycle.
• Proven delivery on time and on budget in a lean shop environment.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a self-directed integrator or custom machine builder setting.
• Clear, direct communication with internal teams, customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex multi-disciplinary builds from concept to commissioning.
• Design and build PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics, and vision applications on key platforms.
• Create and maintain engineering standards, libraries, and templates for quality and reuse.
• Oversee control system integration into existing manufacturing lines across mechanical, electrical, and software workstreams.
• Lead on-site startup, fault-finding, and performance optimization.
• Mentor junior engineers; conduct design and code reviews; provide technical training.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships; control scope and change orders.
• Ensure UL 508A and industrial electrical safety standards compliance.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Advanced Programming

System Integration

Commissioning

Mentorship

Project Execution

Compliance & Safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/CS or related

Tools

Rockwell (Allen-Bradley)

Siemens

Beckhoff

UR

Cognex

Keyence

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to anchor its engineering team in Springfield, NJ. This hands-on leadership role shapes system architecture, leads programming, and runs commissioning while mentoring engineers and acting as a technical advisor for customers.

You will own complex builds, design PLC/HMI/robotics across leading platforms, set standards, and drive on-site success in a lean, fast-paced environment.