Senior Control Engineer
Senior Controls Engineer (Technical Lead)
Van Wert, OH | $145,000 + Benefits
POSITION OVERVIEW
Controls Engineers work in both an office environment when engineering control systems and on the shop floor in Van Wert, Ohio for commissioning and debugging of equipment. Controls Engineers work closely with Mechanical Designers, Electrical Designers, and Machine Assembly personnel as required to design systems and develop code for automation projects. They are expected to interface with customers at both the company facility and customer sites for Runoff and Machine Acceptance.
This Senior Controls Engineer position is a technical leadership role, ideal for an experienced automation professional who can lead projects, mentor engineers, and drive successful execution of complex automation systems from concept through commissioning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead controls projects from concept to startup
- Develop PLC, robotics, and vision system solutions
- Design controls architecture and industrial networks
- Support MES and data collection system integration
- Lead and mentor junior Controls Engineers
- Support project quoting and estimating
- Drive commissioning, troubleshooting, and debug activities
- Work with mechanical and electrical teams on turnkey automation projects
- Travel to customer sites for installation and training
- Interface directly with customers throughout project execution
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-10 years of experience, 10+ years preferred
- Related Engineering degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong customer-facing communication skills
- Expert-level knowledge of automation and logic controller platforms
- Expert-level experience selecting, developing, and implementing vision systems
- Expert-level experience across multiple robot platforms
- Understanding of programming, commissioning, and debug labor requirements for projects of varying size
- Strong project management skills related to controls engineering execution
- Willingness to train and mentor junior engineers and technicians
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base Salary Up to $145,000
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- 401(k) Match
- PTO & Health Coverage
- Career Growth into Senior Technical Leadership Roles
- Exposure to Advanced Robotics, Vision Systems, MES, and Custom Automation Projects
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