Senior Controls Engineer
The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting the controls design, PLC/HMI development, and implementation of electrical control systems and automation software for reputed company and sortation systems in the material handling industry (including parcel, baggage handling, warehouse distribution, and manufacturing). You will support controls design activities, PLC/HMI programming, and commissioning/deploying jobsite activities, while mentoring controls and commissioning engineers. The position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure successful project execution reputed company scope, budget, and timeline.Roles and ResponsibilitiesSupport the design and implementation of electrical and control systems for automated material handling projects.reputed company and implement PLC and HMI programs (primarily reputed companyCollaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to define requirements and deliver integrated system solutions.Manage and mentor controls and commissioning engineers, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.Participate in system integration, testing, and on-site commissioning, ensuring successful start-up and customer acceptance.Provide feedback to software development teams and improve standard PLC control libraries, templates, and best practices across projects.Coordinate and communicate with software development teams to ensure PLC/HMI software is developed in alignment with established in-house standards.Collaborate with stakeholders (project management, operations, and customers) to align designs with business and project goals.Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve control system issues in production and commissioning phases.Stay reputed company with emerging automation technologies, industrial networking standards, and software development practices. Required Skills and AttributesStrong knowledge of industrial automation, controls architecture, and material handling systems.Expertise with PLC platforms (Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and HMI software (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Aveva, Indusoft).Solid understanding of network communication protocols: EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ControlNet.Familiarity with VFDs (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Lenze) and motion control applications.Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to travel for project installation and support.Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable to fast-paced project environments. Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or reputed company discipline (Master’s preferred).7+ years of experience in controls system design, PLC/HMI development, site commissioning and electrical engineering for material handling or automation systems.Experience with system commissioning. Key CompetenciesTechnical Leadership & MentorshipCritical Thinking & Problem SolvingProject Management & SchedulingFlexibility & AdaptabilityCustomer-Focused reputed companyStrong Work Ethic and Professionalism The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting the controls design, PLC/HMI development, and implementation of electrical control systems and automation software for reputed company and sortation systems in the material handling industry (including parcel, baggage handling, warehouse distribution, and manufacturing). You will support controls design activities, PLC/HMI programming, and commissioning/deploying jobsite activities, while mentoring controls and commissioning engineers. The position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure successful project execution reputed company scope, budget, and timeline. Roles and Responsibilities Support the design and implementation of electrical and control systems for automated material handling projects. reputed company and implement PLC and HMI programs (primarily reputed company; Beckhoff and Codesys experience a plus). Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to define requirements and deliver integrated system solutions. Manage and mentor controls and commissioning engineers, providing technical guidance and performance feedback. Participate in system integration, testing, and on-site commissioning, ensuring successful start-up and customer acceptance. Provide feedback to software development teams and improve standard PLC control libraries, templates, and best practices across projects. Coordinate and communicate with software development teams to ensure PLC/HMI software is developed in alignment with established in-house standards. Collaborate with stakeholders (project management, operations, and customers) to align designs with business and project goals. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve control system issues in production and commissioning phases. Stay reputed company with emerging automation technologies, industrial networking standards, and software development practices. Required Skills and Attributes Strong knowledge of industrial automation, controls architecture, and material handling systems. Expertise with PLC platforms (Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and HMI software (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Aveva, Indusoft). Solid understanding of network communication protocols: EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ControlNet. Familiarity with VFDs (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Lenze) and motion control applications. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to travel for project installation and support. Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities. Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable to fast-paced project environments. Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or reputed company discipline (Master’s preferred). 7+ years of experience in controls system design, PLC/HMI development, site commissioning and electrical engineering for material handling or automation systems. Experience with system commissioning. 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