Lead Electrical Controls Engineer
Location: On-site
Employment Type: Full-Time
A growing industrial automation manufacturer is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, programming, and integration of control systems for custom multi-axis industrial equipment used in welding, assembly, material handling, and manufacturing applications. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving projects from concept through commissioning while mentoring engineers and serving as the primary technical resource for controls and automation.
- Lead the design and development of electrical control systems and control architectures for custom industrial automation equipment.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, motion control, and industrial networks.
- Provide technical leadership for automation projects, ensuring quality, performance, and on-time delivery.
- Develop advanced control solutions for single-axis, dual-axis, and multi-axis automated machinery.
- Oversee machine commissioning, startup, I/O verification, system validation, and factory acceptance testing.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for electrical, controls, motion, and software issues during manufacturing and field installations.
- Review electrical schematics, control narratives, and engineering documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Mentor and support junior controls engineers and technicians while promoting engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, project management, sales, and customers to develop innovative automation solutions.
- Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in customer meetings, provide technical guidance, and support field service activities as needed.
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, machine safety standards, and functional safety requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of experience designing and programming industrial automation systems.
- Proven experience leading controls engineering projects from design through commissioning.
- Extensive PLC and HMI programming experience using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar platforms.
- Strong knowledge of servo drives, motion control, VFDs, safety PLCs, and industrial networking.
- Experience designing electrical control panels and creating electrical schematics.
- Strong troubleshooting, project leadership, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface directly with customers, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for equipment startup, commissioning, and customer support.
- Experience with custom OEM machinery, automated welding equipment, or material handling systems.
- Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, and other industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with coordinated multi-axis motion control systems.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
- Previous experience mentoring engineers or leading technical teams.
- Strong technical leadership with a hands-on engineering approach.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality automation solutions and exceptional customer support.
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and excellent opportunities for technical leadership and career advancement are offered.
To apply, please send your resume to: [email protected]
Patrick DelGaone
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