Sr Systems Controls Engineer

Senior Systems Controls EngineerPosition SummaryThe Senior Systems Controls Engineer will lead the conceptual and detailed design, development, and implementation of advanced automation controls, electrical systems, and custom software. This role requires a robust background in industrial automation, precise motion control, machine vision integration, and enterprise-level manufacturing connectivity.Key ResponsibilitiesControls Design & Automation EngineeringSystem Architecture: Develop pre-sale conceptual designs, execution schedules, and cost estimations for semi-automated and fully automated industrial processing workstations.PLC & Schematic Design: Design PLC logic and electrical schematics to integrate system operations, real-time motion control, laser programming, machine vision, and human-machine interfaces (HMI/SCADA).Motion Control Systems: Write structured, reusable, low-level motion control code and I/O functions for Delta-Tau, Aerotech, and ACS motion systems.Hardware Programming: Develop high-quality PLC code across multiple platforms, including Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens, Mitsubishi, SICK, and Pilz.Shop Floor Connectivity: Implement robust manufacturing floor network connectivity utilizing LAN, OPC UA, databases, and standard industrial protocols.Testing & Validation: Partner with Project Managers to support comprehensive system acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).Project Engineering & CollaborationCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multidisciplinary teams—including hardware engineering, production, QA, testing, procurement, contract management, and sales.Requirements Gathering: Conduct customer and engineering interviews to author definitive functional and hardware requirement documents.Project Governance: Develop detailed project plans, milestones, and schedules for controls development, providing regular progress reports and technical demonstrations.Documentation: Author clear interface, functionality, and design documentation to support formal engineering releases.Software Lifecycle ManagementProcess Improvement: Continuous evaluation of existing controls development frameworks, recommending methodology enhancements to improve design control and scalability.Design Standards: Enforce object-oriented design and professional software documentation control standards to ensure long-term system maintainability.Position RequirementsTechnical Skills & Core CompetenciesControls Background: Exceptional, foundational expertise in controls and electrical engineering is required.Design Environments: Complete proficiency in controls design tools and protocols, including OPC UA, RSLogix, Sysmac Studio (CX-Programmer), and EtherNet/IP.Platform Specifics: Current, hands-on experience with RSLogix and Point I/O is strictly required.Software Methodologies: Strong understanding of object-oriented design (OOD), version control, and professional software design documentation.Education & ExperienceEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline. A Master’s degree is highly preferred.Motion Control Experience: 7+ years of experience designing custom motion control and HMI/SCADA software.Machine Vision Experience: 3+ years of experience designing custom machine vision applications (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).Logistics & LeadershipSupervisory: This role operates as a senior individual contributor and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.Travel: Ability to travel occasionally to support project phases and deployment.