Senior Controls Engineer: PLC & Conveyor Systems (50% Travel)

Powerwell; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Wellness Plan

Vision

401(k) Plan with employer contributions

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to design, install, and troubleshoot electrical controls in various projects. The role requires 50% travel and expertise in programming PLCs, particularly with Allen Bradley systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and be capable of managing complex engineering tasks independently. Exceptional organizational skills are a must, along with the ability to work as part of a team. A comprehensive benefits package is included, alongside a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to travel 50% of the time.
• Experience in controls design and project engineering in the material handling industry preferred.
• Must work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute controls and electrical engineering portion of projects.
• Conduct internal testing with software engineering on system integration details.
• Plan and coordinate commissioning/start-up activities.

Skills

Conveyor experience

PLC programming from scratch

Allen Bradley ControlLogix experience

Project management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

PLC 5

SLC 500 series PLCs

Job description

A leading engineering company is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to design, install, and troubleshoot electrical controls in various projects. The role requires 50% travel and expertise in programming PLCs, particularly with Allen Bradley systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and be capable of managing complex engineering tasks independently. Exceptional organizational skills are a must, along with the ability to work as part of a team. A comprehensive benefits package is included, alongside a full-time commitment.