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Senior Controls Engineer

The Morse Group -
Freeport, IL

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Job Details

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Customer communication
Systems integration
Human-machine interface (HMI) systems
Electrical control panels
Equipment installation
Machine troubleshooting
Electrical schematic reading and interpretation
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
System design for system development
Mechanical drawings
Task prioritization
Troubleshooting electrical systems
Design engineering
Productivity software
Commissioning phase involvement
Industrial control system installation
Field commissioning
Delegation
Electrical systems commissioning

Full Job Description

The Senior Controls Engineer position is based out of our Troy, MI office. This advanced-level position ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, project-based, and technically diverse environment. This role requires strong technical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage changing priorities across multiple projects.

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, commissioning, and supporting control systems for automated and semi-automated machines and processes. This individual must be able to work independently, lead controls-related project activities, mentor lower-level engineers, and support customers and internal project teams with minimal oversight.

Company culture is a top priority, emphasizing traits such as being a good listener, helping others, being approachable, and taking ownership of project outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide mentorship for lower-level controls engineers by delegating project tasks, reviewing work, and teaching necessary skills
Organize controls requirements and activities with the project team
Review controls designs, PLC programs, HMI applications, electrical schematics, and related documentation for accuracy and functionality
Specify and design control systems for automated and semi-automated machines
Develop, test, and validate modular, well-documented control software
Define, develop, and implement PLC programs using major PLC platforms, including Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, and other industrial control platforms
Develop and implement HMI applications and screens
Support SCADA and plant-floor integration as required by project scope
Support Ignition development, integration, and troubleshooting when required by project scope
Participate in internal project meetings and coordinate controls-related activities with project managers, mechanical engineers, electrical designers, materials personnel, and installation teams
Coordinate project requirements and technical details directly with customers
Determine appropriate control system and analytical system integration solutions based on project quotations, budget, customer specifications, and customer data sheets
Support control panel design, product selection, panel checkout, and system validation
Test, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify new and existing control systems
Travel to customer worksites and work independently for field investigation, installation support, commissioning, qualification, and production startup support
Provide system startup, debug, and production support
Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls-related system issues
Develop operation and maintenance manuals
Finalize design documentation to represent “as-built” conditions
Look for opportunities to improve project execution, standardization, and controls engineering practices

CHARACTERISTICS

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, project managers, engineers, trades personnel, and leadership
Completes tasks accurately and on time with minimal oversight
Able to manage time, workload, and priorities across multiple project assignments
Well organized and able to adapt to changing project needs
Applies sound engineering judgment while considering budget, schedule, safety, and operational performance
Takes ownership of assigned work and follows through to completion
Looks for opportunities to improve systems, processes, and project outcomes
Able to retain lessons learned and apply them across multiple projects and industries
Willing to do what it takes to support the project team and complete project requirements on time

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
Minimum 8 years of controls engineering, automation, or related experience
Experience designing, programming, commissioning, and supporting automated equipment or process control systems
Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, and/or other major PLC platforms
Experience with automotive controls standards preferred
Experience with Ignition, SCADA, or plant-floor integration preferred
Ability to travel to customer worksites for installation support, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup support as required
Proficient with Microsoft Office products
Advanced proficiency with PLC programming using major industrial platforms, including Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, and/or other major PLC platforms
Experience with major automotive controls standards is strongly preferred, and candidates with this background are encouraged to apply
Advanced proficiency with HMI development and implementation
Experience with Ignition is strongly preferred
Experience with SCADA systems and plant-floor integration preferred
Ability to read and interpret process diagrams, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control panel layouts
Strong understanding of automated machine control, process control, and system integration
Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
Experience with control panel design, product selection, and panel checkout
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or electrical design software preferred
Understanding of the National Electrical Code and UL 508A preferred
Strong troubleshooting and debug skills
Strong analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills

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