Senior Controls Engineer
Panelmatic Inc.
- Earth City, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Review of quote, budget, and conceptual design for adherence to customer specifications
- Develop and design control systems architecture for industrial processes and machinery
- Configure, program, and commission PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, and peripheral devices
- Lead kickoff meetings, design reviews, FATs, and project status meetings
- Create detailed technical documentation, including system specifications, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and user manuals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, project management, and manufacturing to ensure successful project delivery
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure seamless progress
- Develop and execute test plans to validate robust functionality of control systems
- Provide regular project updates and reports to stakeholders
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in control systems and automation
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of existing control systems
- Associate degree in electrical or Control Systems Engineering required
- 6 years of experience in controls engineering with a focus on industrial automation
- Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming, with experience in industry-standard platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) required
- AutoCAD electrical design required
- Strong understanding of control system design principles and industrial communication protocols required
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills required
- Familiarity with safety standards and regulations in industrial automation required
- Advanced knowledge of electrical codes required
- Ability to travel domestically up to 75% required
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
- Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background checks required
- Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required
- Alignment with company core values required
- EPLAN experience preferred
- Fanuc, ABB, Kuka programming preferred
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
- 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
- 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
- 401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions
- Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
- PTO and paid holidays provided
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years