Senior Controls Engineer - PLC, MES & Automation Lead

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 161,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

Top-tier benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, implement and support manufacturing automation solutions. The role emphasizes PLC programming, HMI design, and integration with MES and robotics, in a fast-paced production environment.

You will mentor engineers, lead concept development, and ensure electrical panels comply with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A codes. The position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and a commitment to high-quality,

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience designing and implementing automation in manufacturing.
• Strong programming and ladder logic skills for PLCs.
• Familiarity with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A codes and electrical prints.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers and technicians.
• Lead initial equipment concept development balancing specs, process control, layout, cost, quality and lead time.
• Lay out new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A and create schematics.
• Architect, write and debug PLC ladder logic for conveyors, robots, MES, vision systems and third-party equipment.
• Manage electrical cabinet builds and assemblies.
• Create and review specifications; provide technical evaluations for outsourced automation.
• Provide technical lead on assigned projects and support post-deployment.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/GUI design

Robotics integration

Industrial electrical panels

MES integration

Electrical schematics

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related discipline

Tools

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, implement and support manufacturing automation solutions. The role emphasizes PLC programming, HMI design, and integration with MES and robotics, in a fast-paced production environment.

You will mentor engineers, lead concept development, and ensure electrical panels comply with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A codes. The position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and a commitment to high-quality,