Associate Controls Engineer - Memphis
About The Position
Join EAD to help solve complex controls and automation challenges in industrial facilities. EAD supports projects across industrial manufacturing facilities, including food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and parcel handling environments. This role offers the opportunity to lead a controls engineering team across projects of varying size and complexity in a fast-paced, multi-discipline, and practical engineering setting. The Controls Engineer delivers accurate, practical, and high-quality controls engineering for industrial and manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for control system design, programming, field support, troubleshooting, and cross-discipline coordination. EAD expects strong performance at every level: Associate Controls Engineer is expected to perform well in front of clients, work effectively in demanding on-site environments, and take ownership of their work. This role requires sound judgment in active industrial facilities where field conditions, client operations, and project timelines demand a composed, adaptable, and resourceful engineer.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent combination of education, military service, training, and experience may also be considered.
- Associate: 3–6 years of controls engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Experience with PLC and/or DCS-based control system design, programming, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with HMI or SCADA programming and configuration.
- Experience performing field work including commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting in active industrial facilities.
- Experience working with multi-discipline project teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to interact effectively with clients, project teams, and field personnel.
- Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and deliver results within cost and schedule constraints.
- Maintain a valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food and beverage, life sciences, pharmaceutical, parcel, or other industrial manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley platforms including ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
- CAP, CCST, PE, or similar relevant credential, or commitment to pursuing one.
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL, and ISA codes and standards.
- Experience supporting or leading controls input to proposals and cost estimates.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or similar relevant credential.
- Established industry relationships and a demonstrated ability to build client trust, support repeat business, and contribute to growth are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design, program, and commission PLC and DCS-based control systems for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
- Develop and configure HMI and SCADA applications to meet client and project requirements.
- Perform field activities including existing-condition verification, construction support, system checkout, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, process, and other project team members to ensure controls scope aligns with overall project design and intent.
- Prepare clear engineering deliverables including control system design documentation, specifications, instrument lists, and panel design input.
- Support proposals and estimates with technical input, hours estimates, and scope definition appropriate to level.
- Participate in and contribute to design reviews, quality checks, and lessons learned.
- Interface with clients, vendors, contractors, and construction teams professionally and effectively.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and International Society of Automation (ISA).
- Communicate proactively with the project team and Discipline Lead regarding progress, issues, risks, and decisions.
- Contribute to a safe working environment and follow EAD safety standards and practices.
Benefits
- EAD will provide training, administrative/engineering controls, and personal protective equipment as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
