
Senior Controls Engineer
Körber
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dallas–Fort Worth • Texas • United States
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About the role
- guide the team to develop control system designs
- deploy and commission PLC code
- create graphical user interfaces for material handling systems
- collaborate with various internal and external teams to develop recommendations for productivity improvement and cost reduction
- test and emulate code functionality before on-site deployment and testing
- troubleshoot PLC code and electrical equipment functionality on-site during commissioning and testing activities
- collaborate with Electrical Engineering resources to support control network architecture requirements and design
- define electrical device requirements for system control
- support estimates for complex module development and system commissioning requirements
- perform reviews of complex customer standards, specifications, and other documentation to determine system requirements
- develop recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction, and improvement in customer satisfaction
- complete the software quality process through the execution of complex module, subsystem, and system test procedures
- travel up to 60% of the year, working short-duration assignments up to and including multiple 10/4 rotations, depending on the project requirements
Requirements
- bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
- seven (7) years of work experience in the material handling industry or a similar industry required; a master’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience, in which at least 5 years of work experience is required
- experience with Rockwell Automation PLC programming, including GuardLogix and Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming, including Starter
- experience with Ethernet/IP network architecture
- experience interpreting electrical schematic drawings and understanding HMI programming
- proven experience leading teams of controls engineers in large, complex material handling projects
- experience setting staffing schedules and adhering to project timelines and budgets
- experience with Industrial machine control development and troubleshooting, preferred
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- proven interpersonal and customer service skills
- proven supervisory and leadership skills
- ability to function well in a fast-paced environment and deliver results to meet timelines
- eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Benefits
- flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance
- paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
- access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options
- 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
- several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs
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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingRockwell AutomationGuardLogixSiemens TIA PortalEthernet/IP network architectureHMI programmingelectrical schematic interpretationindustrial machine control developmenttroubleshootingsoftware quality process
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillscustomer serviceteam collaborationtime managementproblem-solvingadaptabilityproject managementresults-oriented
Certifications
bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineeringbachelor’s degree in Controls Engineeringmaster’s degree in related field