Diversified Automation, Inc.

Senior Controls Engineer

Diversified Automation, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Support the design and implementation of electrical and control systems for automated material handling projects.
  • Develop and implement PLC and HMI programs (primarily Rockwell Automation; Beckhoff and Codesys experience a plus).
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to define requirements and deliver integrated system solutions.
  • Manage and mentor controls and commissioning engineers, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
  • Participate in system integration, testing, and on-site commissioning, ensuring successful start-up and customer acceptance.
  • Provide feedback to software development teams and improve standard PLC control libraries, templates, and best practices across projects.
  • Coordinate and communicate with software development teams to ensure PLC/HMI software is developed in alignment with established in-house standards.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders (project management, operations, and customers) to align designs with business and project goals.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve control system issues in production and commissioning phases.
  • Stay current with emerging automation technologies, industrial networking standards, and software development practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
  • 7+ years of experience in controls system design, PLC/HMI development, site commissioning and electrical engineering for material handling or automation systems.
  • Experience with system commissioning.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial automation, controls architecture, and material handling systems.
  • Expertise with PLC platforms (Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and HMI software (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Aveva, Indusoft).
  • Solid understanding of network communication protocols: EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ControlNet.
  • Familiarity with VFDs (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Lenze) and motion control applications.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to travel for project installation and support.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable to fast-paced project environments.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingHMI programmingcontrols system designsite commissioningindustrial automationcontrols architecturenetwork communication protocolsVFDsmotion control applicationstroubleshooting
Soft Skills
analytical skillstroubleshooting skillscommunicationleadershipmentoringself-motivatedorganizedadaptable
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering TechnologyMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)