Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Automation & Startup

Molex

Lincoln (NE)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Molex is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer for our Lincoln, Nebraska facility. You will lead controls development, integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning of advanced automated assembly equipment for our Transportation Solutions division.

You will own automation challenges from concept to launch, coordinating with global teams and ensuring production support. You will guide controls standards, develop documentation, and mentor junior engineers while traveling up to 20% to support vendor

Qualifications

Associate degree or higher in Electrical/Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
5+ years designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial automation or machine control systems.
Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, servo or motion control, sensors, electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Lead controls design and development of advanced automated manufacturing equipment from concept through qualification.
Develop controls architecture, PLC logic, HMI screens, and safety systems.
Troubleshoot complex machine control issues involving PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, sensors, and networks.
Mentor controls engineers and technicians; travel up to 20% internationally/domestically.