Senior Control Panel Engineer

ExpressPros - Farmingdale, NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals-Farmingdale, NY is seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead our in-house Control Panel Shop. You will design, test, and program control systems, ensuring high-quality panels and UL 508A compliance.

The role requires strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, PLC programming, and SAP-based processes. You will mentor technicians, collaborate with Sales, and support customers via phone and on-site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, wiring, and testing industrial control panels.
• Familiarity with PLCs and HMIs; ability to program and commission systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations in the Control Panel Shop and oversee panel fabrication quality.
• Design and draft control systems using AutoCAD Electrical including BOMs and details.
• Select, specify, and procure components for panel builds.
• Collaborate with Sales to identify opportunities and drive revenue.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs for various applications.
• Conduct factory testing to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure UL 508A compliance and maintain familiarity with UL standards.
• Provide technical support to customers, primarily by phone, with occasional on-site visits.
• Mentor Panel Shop Technicians and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Document and report using Word/Excel; use SAP for sales/procurement/inventory.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting Skills

PLC Programming Experience

Industrial Electrical Systems

Electrical Schematic Reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Express Employment Professionals-Farmingdale, NY is seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead and manage our in‑house Control Panel Shop. This role requires strong technical expertise in industrial control panel design and fabrication, as well as the leadership skills needed to guide a team of technicians and collaborate with sales staff to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations within the Control Panel Shop, ensuring efficient and high‑quality panel fabrication.
• Design and draft small industrial control systems using AutoCAD Electrical, including schematics, panel layouts, bills of materials, and special details.
• Select, specify, and procure all components required for control panel builds.
• Partner with Sales to develop opportunities and drive panel shop revenue.
• Program and configure Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), HMI interfaces, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for various control applications.
• Conduct factory testing of controls and finished panels to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Ensure all control panels meet UL 508A requirements; maintain strong working knowledge of UL compliance standards.
• Provide technical support to customers—primarily over the phone, with occasional on‑site service when necessary.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Panel Shop Technicians, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for documentation and reporting.
• Utilize SAP for sales, procurement, production orders, and inventory management (training provided if needed).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent design and industrial control experience.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for control system design.
• Hands‑on experience designing, assembling, and testing industrial control panels.
• Demonstrated ability to program PLCs and HMIs; experience with VFD setup and testing.
• Familiarity with UL 508A standards and certified panel shop processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to guide technicians and interact effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with SAP is helpful but not required (training available).

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Bachelor's Degree
• CAD Software
• PLC Programming Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Schematic Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)