Senior Controls Engineer III — Remote & 50% Travel

Strategic HR Client Job Openings; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Ladder Logic

Project Leadership

Controls Architecture

Industrial Networking

Electrical Standards

Customer-facing Communication

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

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.