Senior Controls Engineer

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks a seasoned Controls Engineer to translate product and system needs into robust control solutions and to design architectures for mechatronic systems, including remote monitoring and diagnostics. You will guide platform and device selection to ensure modular, scalable performance.

You will lead PLC programming using ABB Automation Builder, Allen-Bradley, CODESYS, and Unitronics, validate systems, document designs, and collaborate across engineering teams and suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience in Control Systems, Mechatronic Product Development, or related industrial tech.
• Proven success taking concepts to prototypes, testing and validation.
• Strong PLC programming and controls logic development skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Translate product and system needs into clear control requirements and solutions.
• Develop controls architecture for mechatronic systems, including remote monitoring.
• Complete platform and device selection to meet modularity and scalability needs.
• Execute integration of electrical, mechanical, and controls components.
• Create, edit, and maintain control programs using PLC tools referenced.
• Perform validation planning, system testing, and troubleshooting.
• Improve controls functionality and enhance integration with diagnostics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical and schedule goals.
• Contribute to design requirements, development docs, validation records and reviews.

Skills

PLC Programming

Controls System Development

System Integration

Mechatronic Product Development

Technical Documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Independent Work Capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering

Tools

ABB Automation Builder

Allen-Bradley

CODESYS

Unitronics

Job description

• Requirements Support - Translate product and system needs into clear controls requirements and technical solutions.
• Controls System Development - Develop controls architecture for mechatronic systems, including remote monitoring, connectivity, and intelligent diagnostics.
• Complete platform and device selection to meet product requirements, including modularity, scalability, and system performance
• System Integration – Execute integration of electrical, mechanical, and controls components to ensure system functionality and performance.
• PLC Programming - Create, edit, and maintain control programs using PLC tools such as ABB Automation Builder, Allen-Bradley, CODESYS, Unitronics, and related platforms.
• Validation and Testing – Perform validation planning, system testing, and troubleshooting to verify product performance and reliability.
• Diagnostics and Innovation - Improve controls functionality and enhance integration between mechanical components and intelligent control features, especially diagnostics.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Work with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, product management, project management, and suppliers to meet technical, timing, and customer requirements.
• Technical Documentation - Contribute to design requirements, development documentation, validation records, and technical reviews.
• Provide subject matter expertise in controls implementation and be able to work independently on assigned technical efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in Control Systems, Mechatronic Product Development, Industrial Power and Control Panels, or related industrial technologies.
• Demonstrated success developing new products, technologies, or engineered solutions from concept through prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Strong capability in PLC programming and controls logic development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and contribute as a subject matter expert within a team-oriented environment.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% as needed.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Controls System Development, including PLC Programming and System Integration, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative mechatronic solutions. Proficient in technical documentation and validation processes to ensure product performance and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PLC Programming
• Controls System Development
• System Integration
• Mechatronic Product Development
• Technical Documentation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Controls Architecture Development
• Validation Planning
• Troubleshooting
• Control Logic Development
• Modularity and Scalability Analysis

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Independent Work Capability
• Leadership in Technical Efforts

Industry Keywords

• Mechatronic Systems
• Industrial Power and Control Panels
• Product Validation
• Diagnostics
• Engineering Discipline

Tools & Technologies

• ABB Automation Builder
• Allen-Bradley
• CODESYS
• Unitronics