Senior Control Panel Engineer

Express Farmingdale; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals-Farmingdale, NY seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead the in‑house Control Panel Shop. You will design, specify, and procure components while guiding a team of technicians and collaborating with sales to grow panel revenue.

You will program PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs, test panels, and ensure UL 508A compliance. Strong leadership and communication are essential for cross‑functional success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent design/industrial control experience.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for control system design.
• Hands-on experience designing, assembling, testing industrial control panels.
• 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 for cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; SAP experience is helpful but optional.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the in-house Control Panel Shop operations.
• Design and draft small industrial control systems using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Select, specify, and procure components for control panel builds.
• Collaborate with Sales to drive panel shop opportunities and revenue.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs for various applications.
• Factory-test controls and finished panels for standards compliance.
• Ensure panels meet UL 508A requirements and UL knowledge is applied.
• Provide technical support to customers, mainly over the phone, with on-site when needed.
• Supervise and mentor Panel Shop Technicians; foster teamwork.
• Utilize SAP for sales, procurement, production orders, and inventory.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting Skills

PLC Programming Experience

Industrial Electrical Systems

Electrical Schematic Reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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)