Senior Controls Engineer - Remote/Travel 50% (Automation)

Clark Schaefer Hackett; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Solutions is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer III to design, program, and commission advanced automation solutions for diverse customer environments. You will lead projects from design through FAT, SAT, installation and startup, mentoring peers and collaborating across controls, software, and mechanical teams.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in controls engineering, strong Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLC experience, and the ability to travel about half of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in controls engineering for automation, material handling, or warehouse systems.
• Advanced, hands-on Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC/HMI programming, including ladder logic.
• Experience leading system design, commissioning, and project implementation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards, motor controls, hardware/software configuration, and controls architecture.
• Customer-facing communication skills and professionalism on site.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% nationwide.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization; no current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI programs for automated material handling and warehouse systems.
• Configure, test, and commission hardware and software for new controls systems.
• Lead controls project execution from design through FAT, SAT, installation and startup.
• Resolve controls issues during installation and startup.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, I/O lists, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, software teams, and customers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Ensure solutions meet customer requirements, standards, and schedules.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI programming

Ladder logic

Project leadership

Customer-facing communication

Travel availability

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SCADA

Industrial networking

Job description

KPI Solutions is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer III to design, program, and commission advanced automation solutions for diverse customer environments. You will lead projects from design through FAT, SAT, installation and startup, mentoring peers and collaborating across controls, software, and mechanical teams.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in controls engineering, strong Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLC experience, and the ability to travel about half of the time.