Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Turnkey Automation Projects

Apex Controls

Hudsonville (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Apex Controls in the United States is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead projects from concept through commissioning. You will own automation solutions, work directly with customers, and contribute from design to startup.

The role requires 7+ years in controls engineering, strong PLC programming (Allen-Bradley preferred), HMI/SCADA development, and the ability to travel up to 25%. You'll collaborate across sales, panel builders, electricians, and project managers to deliver complete

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
7+ years of controls engineering experience.
Strong PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley preferred).
Experience with HMI and SCADA development.

Responsibilities

Meet with customers to understand their operational goals and automation needs.
Concepting control system architectures and automation strategies.
Creating hardware designs for control systems.
Developing software for PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
Collaborating across teams including sales, panel builders, electricians, technicians, and project managers.
Leading system testing, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
Providing technical guidance and mentorship to other engineering team members.
Building long-term customer relationships through exceptional service and problem-solving.