Senior Controls Engineer

L2x Talent Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions is seeking a senior technical authority to lead industrial automation design and implementation in complex control environments.

You will establish architectures, review deliverables, and drive standards across electrical design, PLC/SCADA development, and system integration, ensuring safe, compliant, and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechatronics or related).
• 8+ years in systems integrator or industrial controls environments.
• Manage integration/automation projects from concept to completion.
• Experience in programming, electrical design, and project execution.
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs (Allen-Bradley & Siemens).
• Troubleshoot and develop HMI/SCADA apps (Allen-Bradley & Siemens).
• Design electrical control systems: schematics, panels, BOMs (AutoCAD Electrical).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority for industrial automation design/implementation.
• Establish control system architectures, standards, and technical approaches.
• Evaluate design alternatives, manage risk, and resolve complex constraints.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables from internal teams and partners.
• Lead electrical control system design and panel layouts to codes (NFPA 70, UL 508A).
• Architect and develop PLC software with platforms like Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
• Define programming standards, libraries, and interfaces for scalability.
• Lead HMI/SCADA configuration for safe, efficient operation.
• Engineer motion control and VFD solutions; tune and validate system behavior.
• Coordinate system integration across electrical, mechanical, and process engineering.
• Direct on-site commissioning with verification and issue resolution.
• Ensure documentation and knowledge transfer meet project/customer needs.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical design

Project management

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Control architectures

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Technical Leadership & Engineering Authority:

• Serve as the senior technical authority for the design and implementation of industrial automation and control systems.
• Establish control system architectures, engineering standards, and technical approaches for assigned projects.
• Apply advanced engineering judgment to evaluate design alternatives, manage technical risk, and resolve complex system constraints.
• Review, approve, and validate engineering deliverables produced by internal teams and external partners.

Control System Design:

• Lead the design of electrical control systems in compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70, UL 508A).
• Develop and approve control schematics, wiring designs, panel layouts, and bills of materials.
• Provide engineering oversight of panel manufacturing activities to ensure designs are implemented as intended.

Automation Software Architecture & Development:

Architect and develop PLC software solutions using platforms such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens.

• Define structured programming standards, reusable libraries, and system interfaces to support scalability and long-term maintainability.
• Lead the configuration and validation of HMI/SCADA systems to support safe and efficient operation.

Drives, Motion, and Control Theory Application:

• Engineer advanced motion control and variable frequency drive (VFD) solutions aligned with system performance requirements.
• Apply control theory principles to tune, optimize, and validate system behavior.
• Specify and approve drive, motion, and control components based on application demands and lifecycle considerations.
• Lead system integration activities, coordinating electrical, mechanical, and process engineering disciplines.
• Direct on-site commissioning activities with a focus on engineering verification, performance validation, and technical issue resolution, rather than routine installation or production labor.
• Diagnose complex system issues and implement corrective engineering solutions.
• Ensure technical documentation and knowledge transfer meet project and customer requirements.

Strategic, Commercial & Project Contribution:

• Act as a senior technical stakeholder in project planning, execution strategy, and risk assessment.
• Provide engineering input into project pricing, scope definition, and margin management decisions.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, modularization, and scalable solution development.
• Monitor technical progress against project objectives and proactively communicate risks, assumptions, and required scope adjustments.

Safety & Professional Practice:

• Ensure engineering designs and field activities comply with applicable safety standards and internal policies.
• Lead or contribute to Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Pre-Task Planning from an engineering risk perspective.
• Maintain required professional training and certifications relevant to industrial automation environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field
• 8+ years of experience working within a systems integrator, OEM Machine builder, custom automation integrator, industrial controls, industrial equipment, automation, drive systems, etc.. based setting
• Ability to manage integration/automation projects from concept through to completion
• Experience managing projects including programming, electrical design, customer communication and project execution
• Ability to troubleshoot and program PLC’s (50% Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/Studio 5000, 50% Siemens/TIA Portal)
• Ability to troubleshoot and develop HMI/SCADA applications (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
• Experience designing electrical control systems including electrical schematics, control panels, wiring diagrams, and BOMs (AutoCAD Electrical)