Senior Controls Engineer
About The Position
Exentec is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our team in Phoenix. This role is responsible for designing equipment and factory automation solutions across a wide range of industries, including semiconductor, medical, automotive, and aerospace. You will support projects from concept through production, working closely with customers, engineering teams, and vendors. This position requires a self‑motivated professional who can manage multiple projects at various stages while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines. Work will be primarily onsite at the Exentec office, with regular visits to local customers and suppliers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical or controls engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing or leading development projects.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for designing schematics and cable assemblies.
- Strong experience with Allen‑Bradley and Siemens PLCs/HMIs; Visual Studio experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, USB, Serial, DeviceNet).
- Experience with PID control loops for temperature, flow, pressure, and motion control.
- General understanding of UL, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards.
- Ability to design power distribution systems up to 480VAC and low‑voltage control panels.
- Hands‑on ability to analyze, debug, and implement corrective actions.
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of PCB design is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare Phase Gate proposals, including project cost estimates and timelines for each phase.
- Develop concepts and design solutions for electrical and software automation, including calculations, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Create ladder logic and user interface programs based on sequences of operations defined by clients or internal engineering teams.
- Apply knowledge of electrical codes and specifications for designing, drafting, and manufacturing power distribution and control cabinets.
- Learn and apply industry‑specific codes and compliance requirements (semiconductor, food, medical, aerospace, etc.).
- Produce AutoCAD schematics, cable assemblies, and bills of materials based on design specifications.
- Lead design review presentations with internal teams and external customers.
- Mentor electrical and software engineers within the engineering group.
- Collaborate with supply chain and account managers to select components that optimize cost and lead time.
- Support Manufacturing during system builds to ensure adherence to design intent, customer specifications, and industry standards.
- Work with Field Service teams to provide onsite engineering support for installation, operation, retrofits, and repairs of Exentec‑designed systems.
- Design with cost, manufacturability, and testability in mind.
- Occasionally work outside standard business hours to meet project deadlines.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
