Senior Controls Engineer

Savoye North America • Aurora, CO

24d

About The Position

SAVOYE NORTH AMERICA designs and integrates supply chain solutions, including advanced software and technology systems for logistics processes. The Senior Controls Engineer supports clients through troubleshooting and technical assistance, contributing to the company’s client-focused business model. The role leads multidisciplinary work to deliver material handling solutions, develops and modifies PLC and HMI programming, supports projects from sales and design through commissioning and acceptance, and works with manufacturing and R&D to maintain product quality and functionality. The position is full-time and exempt, based in or around one of the listed SAVOYE offices, with frequent travel to project sites and occasional extended hours or evenings based on client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Seven or more years of experience, preferably in the material handling industry.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical for developing electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with common productivity and communication software, such as Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC and HMI software, including Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
• Experience developing and debugging PLC programs using ladder logic, structured text, and function block.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support sales, project design, installations, commissioning, and service.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; the company cannot provide employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with other PLC platforms, including Beckhoff, Siemens, Schneider/Modicon, Lenze, and CodeSys.
• Experience with conveyor system controls for carton and unit-load handling, sortation, palletizing, and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).
• Experience in electrical and controls system retrofits and modernizations; experience with unit- and mini-load storage and retrieval machine (SRM) modernizations, including drives, positioning devices, communication systems, PLC, and I/O, is preferred.
• Comfort working in a team environment, listening effectively, and contributing confidently.
• Proactive problem-solving ability and enjoyment of troubleshooting.
• Ability to communicate and present clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to be hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Lead a flexible, multidisciplinary team in producing material handling solutions that meet customer business objectives and requirements.
• Attend and lead technical discussions with customers.
• Mentor other engineers in job requirements.
• Travel to customer sites for sales support, site evaluations, design considerations and reviews, and project support from installation through system acceptance.
• Provide Project Management and the Executive Sponsor with regular updates on deliverable status, technical risks and contingency plans, and engineering progress.
• Produce project documentation, including schematics, drawings, and operations manuals.
• Develop, design, and modify PLC and HMI programming for automated material handling equipment.
• Work with manufacturing and R&D teams to ensure product quality and functionality.
• Perform pre-commissioning activities, including panel checkouts and I/O checks.
• Perform commissioning activities, including acceptance testing.
• Handle and help resolve customer inquiries and concerns.
• Own or participate in training, quality assurance, or new process development and implementation.
• Assist with other Electrical Controls projects as assigned.
• Review client notes and promptly communicate urgent needs and escalations to on-site technicians, site leads, and managers.
• Complete weekly time-entry and expense reports.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Annual bonus plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and PPO options
• Voluntary short-term disability and other ancillary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off (PTO), including sick time
• Separate bereavement leave
• Company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior