Senior Controls Engineer

Clemco; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemco is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and improve automated blasting equipment, integrating robotics and control systems into existing products. You will CAD model, prototype, and test designs while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams.

You will apply your experience with Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, and ERP integration to optimize product performance and drive new product launches. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering in a relevant field is required.
• 3+ years’ experience in electrical and mechanical controls preferred.
• Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley software and Rockwell automation platforms (Connected Components Workbench, Studio 5000, View Studio).
• Fanuc Robotics experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design specialized industrial blasting equipment using advanced mechanical concepts and controls technologies.
• Use Rockwell software to program Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Create modular electrical hardware, mechanical sub‑components, and software designs to speed time‑to‑market.
• Enjoy 3D CAD design in AutoCAD Inventor and Vault.
• Independently manage department metrics to increase capabilities and throughput.
• Serve as the go‑to for controls and instrumentation within the custom solutions team.
• Integrate electro‑mechanical designs into the Syteline ERP system to plan build processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Train field service technicians on controls/automation.
• Willingness to learn advanced mechanical competencies.

Skills

Automation design

Robotics integration

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI development

3D CAD (Inventor)

ERP integration

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechatronics, Automation & Controls, Robotics, Electrical, or Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD Inventor

Vault

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Position Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Department: Engineered Solutions

FLSA Status: Salaried

Job Summary

The Controls Engineer will design new products and improve existing products using their knowledge of automation, technology, material, and manufacturing processes. The Engineer is responsible for engineering automation and robotics into our existing products, helping to launch new products, CAD modeling/designing, producing prototypes, and factory testing the designs. Will work in a team environment, often consulting with other engineers, manufacturing, and product managers.

Who We Are

We’re a leader in the surface preparation industry. We innovate new products, restructure processes for improved performance, and constantly advance the air-blast surface preparation industry. We love to pay-it-forward to our communities and families. Are you ready for a new challenge? Join us and dream BIG.

Who We Want

• Passionate innovator. Desire to learn and try new things. Willingness to challenge status quo and to develop future standard designs and processes.
• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize, and automate.
• Diligent task managers. Utilize skills of a cross functional team to drive innovation. Ability to plan your own schedule, communicate that schedule, and maintain that schedule.
• Proactive problem solver. Desire to identify problems in either design or process and drive to get to the root cause.
• Humble learner. Willingness to fail, acknowledge failure, and to learn from that failure. Ability to communicate learnings to rest of team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Design specialized industrial blasting equipment using tomorrow’s advanced mechanical concepts and controls technologies
• Use the latest Rockwell Software, programming Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
• Create modular and scalable electrical hardware, mechanical sub-components, and software designs to increase time-to-market and drive standardization
• Enjoy designing in 3D using AutoCAD Inventor and Vault design software
• Independently manage work department metrics to increase capabilities, throughput, and design quality
• Serve as the go-to person for the custom solutions team for controls and instrumentation knowledge
• Integrate the electro-mechanical designs into the Syteline ERP system to architect not only what is being built, but how it gets built in our expansive and capable manufacturing facility
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (Conduct and facilitate root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, facility design and create process documentation.)
• Train our field service technicians on the controls/automation to ensure they are able to proficiently operate, startup, and maintain all Clemco equipment. Must be able to explain technical concepts to all levels of our internal organization
• Willingness to learn advance mechanical competencies such as structural design, power transmission, finite-element analysis, and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA)
• Consult with engineering/sales personnel to resolve unusual problem sets
• Up to 10% domestic travel possible
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechatronics, Automation and Controls, Robotics, Electrical or Mechanical)
• 3+ years’ experience in both electrical and mechanical preferred
• Allen-Bradley software including Connected Components Workbench, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, Studio 5000 View Designer, Factorytalk View Studio. Familiarity with PlantPAx or Machine Builder Library a plus
• Fanuc Robotics experience a plus
• Kinetix 5500 dependent servo drive automation a plus
• AutoDESK Inventor, Vault, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Microsoft Excel, Etc.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems a plus
• Experience working with Industrial Equipment
• Communication skills (MS Office Suite, CAD, ERP)
• Working knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical and Pneumatic applications.
• Working knowledge PLC’s, mechanical and Industrial ventilation.
• Ability to read production drawings and equipment manuals.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to balance competing priorities
• Strong ability to work independently designing mechanical, electrical and ventilation systems.
• Exposure to Lean Business systems.