Senior Controls Engineer — PLC/HMI & Panel Design Lead

CEC Controls Company; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Controls Company in Louisville, KY is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to provide high-level technical expertise, lead complex projects, and mentor junior staff. The role supports a hybrid work environment with some time in automotive plants, and requires coordinating with Shop, CAD, and Engraving teams.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality, safety, and client requirements, and interacting with customers in both routine and stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project).
• Advanced expertise in hardware panel design.
• Advanced expertise in PLC programming.
• Solid proficiency in general HMI programming.
• Working knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, and drive controllers.
• Advanced expertise in PPE requirements and overall safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts on complex projects and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure quality, safety, and client requirements are met.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Shop, CAD, Engraving) to complete work.
• Manage customer interactions and maintain project timelines in collaboration with the team.
• Travel to job sites as needed.

Skills

Hardware panel design

PLC programming

HMI programming

VFDs and servo systems

Safety and PPE awareness

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Project

Job description

CEC Controls Company in Louisville, KY is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to provide high-level technical expertise, lead complex projects, and mentor junior staff. The role supports a hybrid work environment with some time in automotive plants, and requires coordinating with Shop, CAD, and Engraving teams.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality, safety, and client requirements, and interacting with customers in both routine and stressful situations.