Senior Controls Engineer - Remote, Lead PLC/HMI Projects

FORTNA; United States; Remote; USD 87,600 - 131,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider seeks a Sr. Controls Engineer to drive the design and programming of automated sortation systems. The role involves troubleshooting, providing mentorship to junior engineers, and ensuring adherence to specifications across diverse projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 4-7 years of experience in controls environments. The position offers a base salary of $87,600 to $131,300, with up to 70-75% travel and a remote work option.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in an industrial controls environment.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI programming.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as EtherNet/IP.

Responsibilities

• Design and program upper-level automated sortation systems.
• Lead and assist in project design and programming tasks.
• Commission and troubleshoot complex automated systems.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Results-focused

Understanding of VFDs

Troubleshooting I/O problems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming (Rockwell)

HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View, Ignition)

Microsoft 365 - Office Apps

Job description

A leading automation solutions provider seeks a Sr. Controls Engineer to drive the design and programming of automated sortation systems. The role involves troubleshooting, providing mentorship to junior engineers, and ensuring adherence to specifications across diverse projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 4-7 years of experience in controls environments. The position offers a base salary of $87,600 to $131,300, with up to 70-75% travel and a remote work option.