Senior Controls Architect – Lead for Custom Automation

Pmdautomation; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

PMD is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to head hardware design, programming, debugging, and site installation of turnkey custom automation equipment. You will set technical direction for engineers and translate mechanical designs into robust electrical systems.

Responsibilities include developing control architectures, drafting schematics, and coordinating FAT/SAT with OEMs and customers. Experience with PLC/HMI/robot programming and safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience with hardware design skills across multiple projects.
• 3+ years in programming of PLC/HMI/robotics and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design for controls systems across turnkey automation projects.
• Provide technical direction and supervise junior engineers.
• Design control architectures, schematics, and enclosure layouts.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC/HMI code, motion, and safety features.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams during FAT/SAT.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

NFP79/UL508a/CE/CSA

Power calculations

Enclosure heat calculations

SCCR calculations

Fluid power flow

SISTEMA safety calculations

Technical supervision

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robot programming

Vision systems

Industrial protocols

Education

BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics or related field

Tools

AutoCad Electrical

Job description

PMD is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to head hardware design, programming, debugging, and site installation of turnkey custom automation equipment. You will set technical direction for engineers and translate mechanical designs into robust electrical systems.

Responsibilities include developing control architectures, drafting schematics, and coordinating FAT/SAT with OEMs and customers. Experience with PLC/HMI/robot programming and safety standards is essential.