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Senior Controls Engineer

CEC Controls Company
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026
Objective

The Senior Controls Engineer provides high-level technical expertise, lead engineering efforts on complex projects, and mentor junior staff while ensuring quality, safety, and client requirements are met.

CEC fosters a collaborative, supportive team environment where every voice is valued, and cross-functional teamwork is encouraged. Our culture is built on open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to achieving goals together. We believe in learning from one another, celebrating successes as a team, and supporting each other through challenges.

Qualifications And Skills

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project).
  • Exhibits an expert-level work ethic and strong reliability.
  • Advanced expertise in hardware panel design.
  • Advanced expertise in PLC programming.
  • Solid proficiency in general HMI programming.
  • Working knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, and drive controllers.
  • Advanced expertise in PPE requirements and overall safety awareness.

Additional Skills And Experience

  • Demonstrates strong individual resourcefulness.
  • Effectively keeps internal teams aligned with project schedules.
  • Successfully maintains field team adherence to project timelines.
  • Manages customer interactions in both stressful situations and normal business settings.
  • Represents the company and its brand in a professional and effective manner.
  • Adapts readily when work dates and times need to change.
  • Coordinates communication with internal departments to complete work (I.E. Shop, CAD, Engraving).

Current Hours and Starting Time

  • Full Time,40 hours per week.
  • Overtime may be needed.
  • Currently Hybrid Work Environment- which includes some time in automotive plants.

Project Specific Knowledge: (Either Ford or GM Experience)

Ford NextGen/GVOSS

  • Expert in system hardware design
    • Connectivity
    • Custom Panel Design
  • Expert in logic design.
  • Expert in HMI design
GM G22

  • Expert in system hardware design
    • Connectivity
    • Custom Panel Design
  • Expert in logic design.
  • Expert in HMI design
Legacy PLC5 (Any Experience in this field is a bonus)

  • Expert in system hardware design
    • Connectivity
    • Custom Panel Design
  • Expert in logic design.
  • Expert in HMI design
Physical And Travel Requirements

  • This position requires travel to job sites as needed.
  • The individual must be physical capable of:
    • Climbing a two-story ladder
    • Walking one mile within 20 minutes
    • Carrying a laptop while moving across job sites
    • Lifting up to 30lbs. without difficulty.

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