Senior Controls Engineer

CS Erickson•Grand Rapids, MI

21h

About The Position

CS Erickson Electrical Contractor is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for a variety of electrical projects. The role provides technical leadership in automation and control solutions, with a focus on efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards. The engineer will guide junior engineers, collaborate with project teams and clients, and help ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field, or 10+ years of relevant experience.
Extensive experience designing and implementing control systems for electrical projects.
Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming and industrial communication protocols, including the ability to program from scratch.
Experience with robot integration.
Strong knowledge of control theory, feedback loops, and system dynamics.
Previous experience mentoring or leading junior engineers and willingness to lead projects.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of resolving complex control system issues.
In-depth understanding of electrical circuits, sensors, actuators, and automation technologies.
Familiarity with relevant regulations, standards, and codes.
Ability to conduct and implement an Automation Equipment Risk Assessment.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Exceptional communication skills for collaboration and technical presentations.

Nice To Haves

A degree and 7+ years of experience.
Robot programming and/or simulation experience.
Two years of applications or quoting experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and leadership in designing, developing, and integrating complex control systems.
Guide and mentor junior controls engineers through support and knowledge sharing.
Lead control system design and architecture in consideration of project requirements, safety standards, and client needs.
Develop control strategies to optimize system performance and efficiency.
Design, code, and implement control algorithms, logic, and software using PLC programming languages, HMI interfaces, and related technologies.
Integrate control systems with electrical components and ensure seamless communication and functionality.
Develop testing plans and methodologies to validate control system functionality and performance.
Conduct testing, simulations, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.
Analyze control system performance data and identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency improvements, and energy savings.
Collaborate with project teams to implement improvements to existing control systems.
Prepare system specifications, architecture diagrams, programming code, technical reports, progress reports, and technical updates.
Ensure control systems comply with safety standards, regulations, and electrical codes.
Implement safety features and emergency protocols to protect personnel and equipment.
Collaborate with electrical engineers, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders, communicating technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Provide technical insight and labor estimates to sales staff for business development opportunities.
Manage multiple tasks and lead projects.