Senior Controls Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Controls Engineer designs, develops, debugs, and delivers electrical controls hardware and software solutions for customers of FANUC America’s Automated Systems Group (ASG). As a senior member of the engineering team, this role provides technical leadership on automation projects and supports controls systems that meet customer production and manufacturing objectives. The position leads controls engineering from concept through implementation, including PLC programming, controls specification development, system integration, testing, customer support, and startup. It collaborates with cross-functional teams, mentors fellow engineers, and works directly with customers to develop solutions that meet technical, operational, and business requirements. The role requires a customer-focused, service-oriented problem solver with strong technical, leadership, and communication skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least four years of experience designing and developing PLC applications using Siemens or Rockwell platforms.
- At least three years in a leadership role guiding teams and implementing engineering strategies.
- Experience with PLC programming, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley programming, HMI development, and electrical print design.
- Experience with controls architectures including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, and Profisafe.
- Prior experience serving as a Lead Engineer on an engineering team.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel approximately 40–50%, including overnight and weekend travel.
- Willingness to work overtime when required to meet customer and project deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Eight or more years of related controls engineering experience.
- Experience with FANUC automation and robotics technology.
- Strong customer-facing experience and the ability to present technical evaluations and recommendations.
- AutoCAD proficiency.
- Ability to quickly analyze customer issues and develop effective resolutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead execution of electrical controls hardware and software activities for automation projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Mentor and support Controls Engineers and foster a collaborative engineering environment.
- Develop controls specifications defining project requirements and system functionality.
- Design, develop, and debug PLC and HMI programs using Siemens and Rockwell platforms.
- Support proposals and quotes by estimating controls hardware and software costs.
- Review customer technical specifications and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Participate in electrical design activities and provide controls engineering expertise throughout project execution.
- Support system integration, testing, validation, and run-off for large automation systems.
- Provide on-site installation, startup, debugging, and customer support at manufacturing facilities.
- Deliver customer training and develop operator documentation.
- Collaborate with sales, product management, manufacturing, and other ASG teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement program
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible benefit dollars
- Holiday and vacation program
- Opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
