Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Vision and Control Systems, LLC; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision and Control Systems, LLC, a Springfield, NJ automation integrator, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to anchor the engineering team. You will own architecture, programming, commissioning, and mentoring across multi-disciplinary projects, engaging with customers and vendors to deliver high-performance automation solutions.

You will lead on-site startup, troubleshoot advanced issues, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance through seasoned technical leadership and hands-on expertise.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of controls experience, with proven leadership on projects from concept through commissioning.
• Deep hands-on PLC programming and configuration expertise, with Rockwell preferred; Siemens/Beckhoff valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary control projects from architecture to commissioning.
• Architect and develop PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics, and vision system applications.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, reusable code libraries, and documentation templates.
• Coordinate system integration across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines to ensure efficiency and reliability.
• Direct on-site startup, system analysis, and advanced troubleshooting to guarantee optimal operation.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct design and code reviews, and provide technical support and training.
• Own project schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships, managing scope and change orders to deliver on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety practices including UL 508A.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics & motion control

Vision systems

Sensor integration

Data acquisition

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell (Allen‑Bradley)

Siemens

Beckhoff

Cognex

Keyence

UR

Job description

Vision and Control Systems, LLC, a Springfield, NJ automation integrator, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to anchor the engineering team. You will own architecture, programming, commissioning, and mentoring across multi-disciplinary projects, engaging with customers and vendors to deliver high-performance automation solutions.

You will lead on-site startup, troubleshoot advanced issues, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance through seasoned technical leadership and hands-on expertise.