Controls Engineer II
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- Experience
- 7+ years required
- Where you can live
- US only
- Skills and tools
- documentation, troubleshooting
- Degree or licence
- Mentioned (bachelor)
- Job type
- Full-time
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Job details
- Where you can work
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Advertised pay
- Not stated by the employer
- Experience
- 7+ years required
- Employer publication date
- 3 November 2025
- First recorded by Psst
- 12 October 2026
- Last checked at the source
- 9 November 2026
About the job
Controls Engineer II & III
The company is seeking experienced Controls Engineer II and Controls Engineer III professionals to design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for material handling and warehouse automation projects. In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative automation solutions that improve operational performance for leading distribution, fulfillment, and manufacturing clients.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop PLC and HMI programs for automated material handling and warehouse automation systems.
- Configure, test, and commission controls hardware and software.
- Troubleshoot and resolve control-related issues during installation and startup.
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, IO lists, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, and customers throughout project execution.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and system startup activities.
- Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and project schedules.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance system reliability and performance.
Preferred Experience
- Warehouse automation and distribution center systems.
- Conveyor controls and sortation systems.
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motion control, and servo systems.
- SCADA systems and industrial networking.
- AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
- Robotics integration and vision systems.
Requirements
Controls Engineer II Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of controls engineering experience in industrial automation, manufacturing, or material handling systems.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and/or Siemens PLC platforms.
- Experience programming HMIs and working with industrial communication networks.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to travel for customer support, commissioning, and startup activities. (50%-60%)
Controls Engineer III Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of controls engineering experience in automation, material handling, or warehouse systems.
- Advanced PLC and HMI programming expertise with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms.
- Proven experience leading system design, commissioning, and project execution activities.
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
- Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel as required. (50%-60%)
Benefits
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Travel Per Diem and Expense Reimbursement (where applicable)
- Employee Referral Program
The company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.
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