Senior Controls Engineer III

Strategic HR Client Job Openings; United States; Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KPI Solutions seeks a Senior Controls Engineer III to design, implement, and commission advanced automation solutions across diverse customer environments. You will program PLC/HMI, lead projects from design through FAT/SAT and startup, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality control systems.

The role requires strong ladder logic skills, extensive AB/Siemens experience, and the ability to travel nationally about 50% while working remote when not on travel.

Formación

• 7+ years in controls engineering for automation or related environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Develop PLC and HMI programs for automation and warehouse systems.
• Lead controls project execution from design through FAT/SAT and startup.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and I/O lists.

Conocimientos

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Ladder Logic

Project Leadership

Controls Architecture

Industrial Networking

Electrical Standards

Customer-facing Communication

Educación

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Automation Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Descripción del empleo

Job Opportunity: Senior Controls Engineer III with KPI Solutions

Remote when not traveling | Approximately 50% nationwide travel

Senior-Level Role | Systems Integration

Permanent U.S. work authorization is required. Employer sponsorship is not currently available.

Ready to do more than maintain someone else’s controls system? KPI Solutions is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer who can program, implement, and commission sophisticated automation solutions across varied customer environments.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

As a systems integrator, KPI Solutions gives engineers exposure to multiple technologies, automation platforms, conveyors, robotics, and customer environments. You will help deliver new solutions rather than remain limited to one facility, one process, or one technology stack.

What You Will Do

• Develop PLC and HMI programs for automated material handling and warehouse systems.
• Configure, test, and commission hardware and software for new controls systems.
• Lead controls project execution from design through Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), installation, and startup.
• Resolve controls issues during installation and startup.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, I/O lists, and technical documentation.
• Partner with project managers, mechanical engineers, software teams, and customers to deliver projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Ensure solutions meet customer requirements, applicable standards, and project schedules.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years in controls engineering for automation, material handling, warehouse systems, or a closely related environment.
• Advanced, hands‑on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC/HMI programming, including original ladder logic development.
• Experience leading system design, commissioning, and project implementation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards, motor controls, hardware/software configuration, and controls architecture.
• Customer-facing communication skills and sound judgment to represent KPI Solutions professionally on site.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% nationwide.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Experience

• Warehouse automation, distribution center, conveyor, or sortation systems.
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motion control, and servo systems.
• SCADA systems and industrial networking.
• AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Robotics integration and vision systems.

Location and Travel

This position is fully remote when the engineer is not traveling. Travel is domestic and nationwide and should be expected approximately 50% of the time.

What Success Looks Like

The first several months will focus on learning KPI Solutions’ processes, culture, and execution methods. By approximately six months, the Controls Engineer III should be able to execute projects efficiently, operate with a high level of independence, and require limited direction.

About KPI Solutions

KPI Solutions delivers integrated automation solutions across varied customer environments. Its engineers work with diverse technologies and collaborate across controls, software, mechanical engineering, project management, and customer teams to bring complex systems to life.

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