Senior Controls Engineer

LEWCO, Inc; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

LEWCO, Inc. in Sandusky, OH seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design and optimize electrical control systems for our product line. You will create and verify control programs, schematics, and BOMs, while leading cross-functional teams on complex projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of related experience, with emphasis on leadership and mentoring of engineers. On-site work with occasional travel to customer sites may occur.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 79.
• Proficient in electrical schematic design using CAD software.
• Ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineers.
• Experience with Rockwell PLC programming.
• Experience with HMI development using FactoryTalk View Studio.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical controls and control systems for company products.
• Write PLC, HMI, PC, and other control programs.
• Create Sequence of Operations, control schematics, and control panel layouts using CAD.
• Create bills of materials and routings for cost estimates and manufacturing.
• Lead projects to ensure schedule, quality, and budget objectives.
• Provide field and shop floor technical support.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic design

PLC programming

HMI development

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000/Logix Designer

FactoryTalk View Studio

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available for this position for a limited time. Candidates must be hired by October 30, 2026, to be eligible. LEWCO reserves the right to modify or discontinue this offer at any time.

SUMMARY:

Senior Controls Engineer develop or redesign electrical controls for new or existing company products. Individuals in this position work from order requirements or other specifications and arrive at final control circuitry and program logic utilizing software and engineering calculations as required. Senior Controls Engineers work independently, provide expertise to less experienced engineering personnel, and may lead a team of Controls Engineers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design electrical controls/control systems for company products
• Write PLC, HMI, PC, and other control programs using various software
• Create Sequence of Operations, control schematics, and control panel layout drawings using CAD software for customer proposals and project requirements
• Create bills of material and routings for use in cost estimates and manufacturing
• Create owner’s manuals, test procedures, and other engineering deliverables as required
• Perform electrical computations for sizing electrical components
• Provide technical support to shop personnel during manufacturing
• Provide field support of company products as required
• Perform the Lead Engineer role for assigned sales orders, including customer interaction, vendor communication, and project management as required
• Serve as Lead Engineer for assigned projects, including customer interaction and vendor communication
• Manage assigned projects to ensure schedule, quality, and budget objectives are achieved
• Lead cross-functional engineering and design teams on large or complex projects
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product design, engineering processes, and manufacturing efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May directly supervise Controls Engineers
• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineering personnel
• Guide cross-functional teams through portions of the product development and project execution process

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of NFPA 70, National Electric Code, and NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, both in person and remotely
• Proficient in electrical schematic design using CAD software
• Ability to work independently, collaborate cross-functionally, and lead technical projects
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and mentorship as is required to perform Senior Controls Engineer role
• Proficient in PLC programming using Rockwell Studio 5000 / Logix Designer or equivalent
• Proficiency in HMI development using FactoryTalk View Studio or equivalent
• Strong collaboration skills with Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing/Production to support customer requirements
• Ability to perform fundamental engineering calculations using software or manual methods

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, with a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Proficient in algebra and geometry as is required to solve engineering problems.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Competence with 2D/3D CAD software, SolidWorks is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. Employee spends some time on shop floor. Most of the time will be spent sitting at a computer workstation and using a telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment is a pleasant, temperature controlled, professional office environment in a manufacturing setting. Personal workstation maybe located on 2nd floor. The employee works in the office but does have frequent interaction with personnel on the shop floor. The employee may also be required to travel occasionally to work in customers’ plants reviewing new applications or on the installation, start-up and commissioning of company products. In plants, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is mixed but does not require hearing protection in most areas.

NOTE:

This job description is subject to change based on business necessity. LEWCO, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE