Senior Controls Engineer- Grain Handling & Industrial Paint Systems Industries

Kasa Companies; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to enhance project delivery within the Grain Handling and Industrial Paint Systems industries. The ideal candidate will have expertise in PLC programming and controls, as well as mechanical aptitude, and will engage hands-on throughout installations. This role includes site leadership responsibilities and a travel requirement of approximately 50%. Strong communication and documentation skills are necessary for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming and controls expertise is essential.
• Willingness to work hands-on in the field.
• Strong documentation practices and clear communication are key.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery within the Grain Handling and Industrial Paint Systems industries.
• Manage subcontractors and lead technical conversations.
• Provide remote support to customers as needed.
• Coordinate wiring, cable runs, and hardware mounting during installations.

Skills

PLC programming

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on field experience

Documentation practices

Strong communication

Job description

Location: Remote

Job Id:285

# of Openings:1

Senior Controls Engineer- Grain Handling and Industrial Paint Systems industries.

Overview

Kasa is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support project delivery within the Grain Handling and Industrial Paint Systems industries.

Role Summary

While PLC programming and controls expertise form the technical foundation of this role, successful candidates will bring a strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to work hands‑on in the field — working alongside millwrights and electricians during installation and commissioning, supporting installers with mounting hardware, managing cable runs, and operating pneumatic systems.

Engineers may also be expected to develop familiarity with:

• Liquid and powder painting applications
• Robot and reciprocator painting applications
• ASi communication network design and troubleshooting
• Ignition and database platforms
• Friction conveyors, track switches, vertical lifts
• Washer systems and oven processes

Leadership Responsibilities

Because Kasa serves as the Prime contractor on projects in our Industrial Paint Systems industry, this role carries meaningful site leadership responsibilities, including:

• Subcontractor management
• Leading technical conversations
• Driving sound technical decision‑making
• Representing Kasa's standards of professionalism and accountability on‑site

Engineers in this role are also expected to provide remote support to current and prospective customers as project needs arise.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is self‑directed and comfortable working independently on jobsites — particularly on smaller projects — and brings a genuine curiosity and desire to incorporate emerging technologies, such as machine vision and camera systems, into control system solutions. Strong documentation practices and the ability to communicate clearly across trades and with customers are equally important to long‑term success in this position.

Travel Requirements

This role requires approximately 50% travel over the course of a typical year, with heaviest travel periods typically being 3‑week rotations on‑site with 1 week home in between.