Senior Controls Engineer & Automation Architect

LVI Associates; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks an experienced Lead Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, commissioning, and support of custom automation systems across the full project lifecycle in the United States. You will guide project teams, develop controls architectures, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include designing electrical and control systems, reviewing schematics and BOMs, programming PLCs/HMI, and commissioning equipment with site acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in controls engineering within industrial automation or custom machinery.
• 4+ of the following Hardware Design skills: standards, power, enclosure heat, SCCR, fluid power, SISTEMA safety.
• 3+ of the following Programming skills: PLC/HMI programming, vision systems, industrial protocols, technical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering activities on complex automation projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Develop machine controls architecture and software architecture.
• Design electrical and controls systems using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Create and review schematics, control panels, network layouts, and BOMs.
• Program and debug PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, and industrial networks.
• Commission equipment and support factory/site acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and build teams throughout project execution.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements and applicable industry standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Independent work

Time management

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

LVI Associates seeks an experienced Lead Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, commissioning, and support of custom automation systems across the full project lifecycle in the United States. You will guide project teams, develop controls architectures, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include designing electrical and control systems, reviewing schematics and BOMs, programming PLCs/HMI, and commissioning equipment with site acceptance testing.