Senior Controls Engineer

TDS Automation Inc; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid Holidays

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employer paid Short Term Disability

Employer paid Long Term Disability

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

HSA Employer Match

Paid time off

Referral Program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Voluntary Life insurance

Job summary

Doerfer Companies seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead electrical design, PLC programming, and motion control for custom automation projects. You will create electrical drawings, write software for PLCs and operator interfaces, and support installation at client sites.

The role requires five years of machine controls experience, strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Beckhoff software, and the ability to manage project scope with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent tech field.
• Minimum five years designing machine controls.
• Experience programming PLCs, motion control, operator interfaces, and data acquisition equipment.
• Working knowledge of Windows-based PCs and software.
• Ability to perform complex analysis and lead teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with NEC, JIC and related codes; experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience with Beckhoff software; knowledge of AGVs/AMRs and traffic control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine control concepts and estimates with Project Manager.
• Write technical sections of proposals and present concepts, schedules, and milestones.
• Create electrical drawings interfacing components and control hardware.
• Perform electrical design calculations and select control hardware.
• Write PLC, motion control, and operator interface software; support electrical designers.
• Monitor project scope changes and report to Project Manager.
• Coordinate electrical fabrication support and installation with clients and internal teams.
• Provide training to team members and interact with managers and hourly staff.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

Motion control

Operator interface

Beckhoff software

AutoCAD

AGVs/AMRs

Team leadership

NEC/JIC codes

Data acquisition

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Beckhoff software

Job description

Description

The Senior Controls Engineer applies accepted electrical design standard operating procedures to assigned projects. Ensures all assigned sections of projects meet the proposed budget, schedule and technical objectives.

Essential Functions

1. Endorses and adheres to sound business practices, ethical behavior, corporate and local policies, and applicable laws.
2. Stays current concerning technological developments, design practices, and manufacturing.
3. Assists Project Manager in developing machine control concepts and estimates,
4. writing technical section of proposals and presentation of project concepts, project schedules, milestones and monitor detail design of a project.
5. Assists Sales with selling the company’s capabilities, review and update technical objectives of the project with Project Manager, salesperson, and clients.
6. Provides electrical drawing package that electrically and logically interfaces electrical components,
7. Performs electrical design calculations, specifies electrical control hardware that complies with the section's standard operating procedures, applies motion control hardware to system design.
8. Utilizes AutoCAD drafting skills.
9. Writes PLC, motion control, operator interface software to meet project requirements and provide checking function of an electrical print package and technical support to electrical designers.
10. Monitors project for scope changes and report them to Project Manager.
11. Assists with electrical fabrication coordination support as well as system development and installation support at the company’s and the client's facility.
12. May direct and train individuals from the same and other classifications.
13. Effectively interact with managers, supervisors, and hourly team members across all departments.
14. Must be willing to participate in specialized training as assigned by supervisory personnel.
15. Understands and complies with requirements of the QMS, AS9100, and/or ISO 9000.
16. Work additional hours as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position and meet business needs.
17. Travel as required.
18. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical field, or equivalent work experience and demonstrated technical capability.
2. Minimum five (5) years of experience in designing machine controls.
3. Demonstrated ability to program industrial control hardware, PLC's, motion control, operator interface terminals, and data acquisition equipment.
4. Working knowledge of Windows-based personal computers and software.
5. Must possess the ability to perform complex analysis, plan and perform a wide variety of duties, and have exceptional judgment with experience as a team leader.
6. Good oral and written communication skills.
7. Good organizational skills.
8. Familiarization with NEC, JIC, and other accepted codes and practices.
9. Exposure to accepted electrical fabrication practices.
10. Experience with using AutoCAD for design work.
11. Experience with Beckhoff software.
12. Experience with AGVs, AMRs and traffic control systems.
13. Must be able to meet security clearance requirements and pass background checks for access to secured customer facilities.

About TDS Automation, Inc.

TDS Automation, Inc., is a leading provider of global engineering and manufacturing solutions for Customers focusing on custom automation, forming and material handling. TDS Automation produces fully automated and semi-automated stand‑alone equipment as well as fully integrated production lines to exacting specifications. Systems produced by TDS Automation can be found in nearly every modern manufacturing environment, inclusive of agricultural, pharmaceutical, transportation and construction material manufacturing.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Employer paid Long Term Disability
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• HSA Employer Match
• Paid time off
• Referral Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance

Schedule

• 1st Shift
• Day Shift

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, job‑related physical examination (when required for the position) and pre‑employment drug screening, in accordance with Company policy. A copy of the Company’s Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy is available upon request.

Doerfer Companies is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your position or during the application, interviewing, hiring or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources. The Company will engage in an interactive process to determine appropriate accommodations.

Doerfer Companies is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of an individual’s race, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), color, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.