Lead Controls Engineer

Job summary
A Senior Controls Engineer uses their knowledge of custom automation and precision machining as a member of a team of sales professionals, managers, designers and builders to develop world-class automation systems.These machines are uniquely designed assembly, inspection, and test systems for industries that demand precision assembly for their components.Some of the industries we serve include automotive, aerospace, defense, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, and industrial component manufacturers.
Job seniority: director level and above
Responsibilities
• Prepare control systems designs and utilizing AutoCAD prepare drawings which include power distribution, PLC, main and station panel layouts, console layouts, pneumatics, hydraulics, and instrumentation.• Write and document software.• Review and take ownership of budgets and schedules.• Work with the Project Manager to develop cost to completes and release dates.• Coordinate with the Controls Assembly Department during the build phases of the project to provide efficient and timely solutions to problems.• Lead and develop the Controls Design Department through mentorship of Level I and Level II Controls Engineers. This includes facilitating formal and informal training on products and software.• Develop preliminary projects schedules.• After power-up, debug software to develop the machine into a production worthy system.• Participate as a team member during the installation phase of the project.
Requirements
• Bachelors' degree in engineering.• 7+ years' experience in controls engineering related to custom automation.• At least 3 years of design experience utilizing AutoCAD software required.