Senior Controls Engineer

Daniels Health

Controls Engineer at Daniels Health designing, building, and optimizing automated medical waste processing systems for healthcare. Join a global leader in healthcare waste management and infection prevention.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,375 - $141,079 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, program, and maintain PLC‑based control systems for advanced medical waste processing equipment
Integrate, program, and commission industrial robots for material handling, sorting, and automated processing
Design, implement, and optimize machine vision systems for detection, classification, inspection, and process verification
Train, tune, and validate vision models to ensure accuracy, robustness, and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software engineering teams to deliver fully integrated automation solutions
Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis across controls, robotics, and vision systems
Prepare and review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control drawings for new equipment and system upgrades
Develop system documentation including functional specifications, control narratives, operator manuals, maintenance documentation, and validation protocols
Ensure all control system designs comply with applicable US medical waste, environmental, and machine safety regulations
Work closely with suppliers, system integrators, and external service providers to deliver projects on time and to specification
Drive continuous improvement in automation performance, reliability, safety, and sustainability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline
8+ years of experience in a controls or automation engineering role
Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Automation
Direct Hands‑on industrial robotics experience including programming, commissioning, and safety integration (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Hyundai, or similar)
Strong machine vision experience using Cognex, Keyence, OpenCV, or comparable systems
Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA
Experience with motion control, servo systems, and safety‑rated automation components
Ability to read and create electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
Experience working in regulated or safety‑critical environments such as medical, pharmaceutical, or waste processing is highly desirable
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams
Ability to work independently and manage projects with multiple stakeholders and vendors
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
retirement savings plans with company match contributions
paid vacation and sick time
wellness resources
life insurance
professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingMachine VisionIndustrial RoboticsMotion ControlServo SystemsElectrical SchematicsP&IDsRegulatory ComplianceAutomation Engineering

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationProject ManagementProblem-Solving