What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Controls Engineer (5–10 Years) position at IPS Custom Automation?
Who We’re Seeking
IPS is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer capable of independently executing fulllifecycle automation projects—from concept through commissioning. This role requires strong technical proficiency, the ability to work autonomously without guidance, and the skills to own project deliverables while collaborating with crossfunctional teams. Salary Range: $110,000–$165,000
Senior Engineers at IPS are expected to serve as subject-matter experts in PLC programming, motion systems, control panel design, and automated system troubleshooting.
What You’ll Do
The information listed above is not a comprehensive list of all duties/responsibilities performed. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Any physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
IPS Custom Automation is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
IPS is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer capable of independently executing fulllifecycle automation projects—from concept through commissioning. This role requires strong technical proficiency, the ability to work autonomously without guidance, and the skills to own project deliverables while collaborating with crossfunctional teams. Salary Range: $110,000–$165,000
Senior Engineers at IPS are expected to serve as subject-matter experts in PLC programming, motion systems, control panel design, and automated system troubleshooting.
What You’ll Do
- Independently develop, program, test, and debug complex AllenBradley PLC and HMI applications in Studio 5000.
- Lead onsite commissioning activities and resolve highcomplexity system issues.
- Design and document complete control panel systems, including power distribution, safety circuits, and network layouts.
- Size and specify motors, drives, sensors, actuators, and other automation components.
- Integrate and optimize robotic systems (Fanuc/ABB/KUKA) including path teaching and cycletime optimization.
- Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams.
- Ensure compliance with UL 508A, NFPA 79, ISO 13849, and applicable DoD requirements.
- Provide technical guidance on SCADA interfaces and data systems (experience preferred but not required).
- Responsible for controls architecture decisions on new production lines with minimal legacy constraints.
- 5–10 years of experience delivering complex automation projects.
- Ability to work completely independently from design through commissioning.
- Advanced proficiency with AllenBradley PLCs, HMIs, drives, and motion control.
- Strong AutoCAD Electrical experience.
- Deep understanding of electrical schematics, control panel design, and machine safety.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex integrated systems.
- Experience with robots, vision systems, and industrial networking.
- Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience) and performance-based incentives.
- Generous employer contribution to the Employee portion of medical insurance (75 %).
- Dental, Vision, and Gap insurance offered.
- Employer-paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- 401(k) employer match and immediately vested.
- Generous paid time off policy.
The information listed above is not a comprehensive list of all duties/responsibilities performed. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Any physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
IPS Custom Automation is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
Salary : $110,000 - $165,000