Senior Controls Engineer - PLC/Automation for Handling

Savoye; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus plan

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

SAVOYE NORTH AMERICA designs and integrates supply chain solutions with a focus on advanced software and technologies. We are seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to lead multi-discipline teams, develop PLC and HMI programs, and support our clients across the United States.

Travel up to 25% is required to install, commission, and service systems. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years in material handling, and strong experience with AutoCAD, PLCs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• Seven or more years of experience in the Material Handling Industry
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical to develop electrical schematics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams
• Knowledgeable of Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC and HMI software (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View)
• Experience developing and debugging PLC programs using ladder logic, structured text, and function block
• Familiarity with PLC platforms including Beckhoff, Siemens, Schneider/ Modicon, Lenze, and CodeSys
• Experience in conveyor system controls for carton and unit load handling, sortation, and ASRS
• Experience in electrical and controls system retrofits and modernizations; SRM modernizations preferred
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support sales, project design, installations, commissioning, and service

Responsibilities

• Lead a flexible multi-discipline team to produce material handling solutions meeting customer objectives
• Attend and lead technical discussions with customers
• Mentor other engineers in job requirements
• Travel to customer sites for sales support, site evaluation, and design reviews
• Provide regular updates on deliverable status, risks, and percent complete to management
• Produce documentation including schematics, drawings, and operations manuals
• Develop, design, and modify PLC and HMI programming for automated equipment
• Coordinate with manufacturing and R&D to maintain high product quality
• Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning activities

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Hands-on

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC

HMI software (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View)

Beckhoff, Siemens, Schneider/ Modicon, Lenze, CodeSys

Job description

SAVOYE NORTH AMERICA designs and integrates supply chain solutions with a focus on advanced software and technologies. We are seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to lead multi-discipline teams, develop PLC and HMI programs, and support our clients across the United States.

Travel up to 25% is required to install, commission, and service systems. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years in material handling, and strong experience with AutoCAD, PLCs, and