Senior Controls Engineer

CCA Electrical & Technical Services Co.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

401K company match

Growth opportunities

Community-minded company

Job summary

CCA Electrical & Technical Services Co. seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission PLC/HMI systems for material handling and conveyor projects. You will work directly with clients from proposal through commissioning, taking ownership of project outcomes.

This hands-on role requires 7+ years in industrial automation, strong AutoCAD skills, and experience with safety systems. Travel to client sites is expected to support deployments and after-installation optimization.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a Controls Engineer in material handling, conveyor, or industrial automation environments.
• Minimum 3 years of PLC programming and troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Minimum 4 years of AutoCAD experience for electrical schematics and panel layout design.
• Experience designing and commissioning conveyor control systems (belt, roller, sortation, or accumulation).
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.
• Experience with safety PLCs, safety relays, light curtains, and machine guarding systems in conveyor/material handling environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC and HMI systems for material handling, conveyor, and industrial automation applications.
• Develop and review technical design documentation, electrical schematics, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD.
• Design and commission custom SCADA systems tailored to client requirements.
• Program, troubleshoot, and commission VFDs in conveyor and motion control applications.
• Travel to client sites for installation, commissioning, and technical support as required.
• Lead or assist in proposal generation for key project opportunities.
• Provide ongoing technical support to clients post-installation and for optimization.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Control systems design

Project leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

Design, programming, and commissioning of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation control systems for material handling and industrial clients, with end-to-end ownership from proposal through commissioning and post-installation support.

Role Purpose

This is a hands-on senior control engineering role at the intersection of material handling automation, conveyor systems, and industrial controls. The Senior Controls Engineer designs, programs, and commissions automation and control systems for clients in distribution, manufacturing, and logistics environments, working directly with clients from proposal through commissioning and taking real ownership of project outcomes.

• Design, program, and commission PLC and HMI systems for material handling, conveyor, and industrial automation applications.
• Develop and review technical design documentation, electrical schematics, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD.
• Design and commission custom SCADA systems tailored to client operational requirements.
• Program, troubleshoot, and commission variable frequency drives (VFDs) in conveyor and motion control applications.
• Specify and design instrumentation and control systems, staying current with evolving technologies and industry standards.
• Design and build systems from the ground up for turnkey material handling solutions.
• Travel to client sites for installation, commissioning, and technical support as required.
• Manage project cost and schedule, delegate tasks effectively, and oversee performance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Determine optimal automation solutions to meet customer requirements and provide detailed costing to the project management team.
• Lead or assist in proposal generation for key project opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for clients through design, commissioning, and post-installation support.
• Understand customer operational requirements and translate them into practical, effective automation solutions.
• Provide ongoing technical support to clients post-installation, including troubleshooting and optimization.
• Support business development through technical engagement and identification of new project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a Controls Engineer, with significant experience in a material handling, conveyor, or industrial automation environment.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Minimum 4 years of experience with AutoCAD for electrical schematics and panel layout design.
• Demonstrated experience designing and commissioning conveyor control systems, including belt, roller, sortation, or accumulation conveyor applications.
• Knowledge of reading and building electrical drawings and schematics.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites as required.
• Experience with safety PLCs, safety relays, light curtains, and machine guarding systems in conveyor or material handling environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 401K company match program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to help shape the future workforce of a growing, community-minded company