Senior Controls & Automation Engineer — Lead, Mentor, ESOP

Polaris Automation, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance (day 1)

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO & holidays

Remote-based flexibility

Job summary

Polaris Automation, Inc. seeks a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to lead controls design, PLC/HMI development, and on-site execution for major manufacturing projects. You will mentor junior engineers and participate in kickoff meetings, design reviews, and commissioning.

This remote-based role requires on-site travel to client locations as needed for project success, with a focus on technical excellence and project leadership across the full lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in electrical/controls engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of related controls and automation engineering experience.
• Minimum 6 months of management or lead experience.
• Hands-on PLC ladder logic and HMI development experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret client specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead design review meetings with SMEs and project teams.
• Oversee fabrication of control panels for quality and accuracy.
• Generate and verify PLC ladder logic and HMI applications.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and commissioning support.
• Mentor junior Controls Engineers and Project Engineers.
• Support bids and proposals with technical input on scope and hours.
• Coordinate project closeout and solicit client feedback.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

HMI development

Read drawings

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

Polaris Automation, Inc. seeks a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to lead controls design, PLC/HMI development, and on-site execution for major manufacturing projects. You will mentor junior engineers and participate in kickoff meetings, design reviews, and commissioning.

This remote-based role requires on-site travel to client locations as needed for project success, with a focus on technical excellence and project leadership across the full lifecycle.