Senior Automation & Controls Engineer: PLC, HMI & Motion

Danfoss

Mountain Home (AR)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

13th salary
Annual bonus
Pension plans
Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Mountain Home, AR seeks a Senior Engineer, Automation and Controls to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for hydraulic hose manufacturing machinery. You will lead PLC programming, HMI development, and servo motion control in a hands-on role.

This role requires strong electrical schematic skills, AutoCAD proficiency, and the ability to troubleshoot on-site while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is required.
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
  • Proficient in PLC programming and HMI development for manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and lay out electrical control panels per UL508A/NEC.
  • Select sensors and automation components per specs.
  • Develop, modify, and debug PLC, HMI, and servo motion programs.
  • Create electrical schematics and BOMs.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to integrate components.
  • Troubleshoot systems on-site and remotely with customers.
  • Mentor junior Electrical Controls Engineers and Technicians.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI development
Servo motion control
Electrical schematic design
AutoCAD
Troubleshooting hands-on
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD
SolidWorks Electrical
Ignition MES
Electrical design software

Job description

Danfoss in Mountain Home, AR seeks a Senior Engineer, Automation and Controls to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for hydraulic hose manufacturing machinery. You will lead PLC programming, HMI development, and servo motion control in a hands-on role.

This role requires strong electrical schematic skills, AutoCAD proficiency, and the ability to troubleshoot on-site while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers.

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