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Controls Engineer

L2x Talent Solutions
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026 CLOSED ON 4/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at L2x Talent Solutions?

-Design electrical control panels in compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70, UL 508A).

-Create detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.

-Oversee panel assembly, wiring, and factory acceptance testing.

-Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or other platforms).

-Configure HMI/SCADA interfaces for operator usability and system monitoring.

-Integrate drives into control systems for motor speed, torque, and position control.

-Optimize drive parameters for performance and energy efficiency.

-Collaborate with mechanical, process, and electrical engineers to ensure seamless system operation.

-Conduct on-site installation, startup, and commissioning of automation systems.

-Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and documentation for delivered systems.


Qualifications:

-Engineering Degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Technology, etc..)

-3 years of professional working experience within an industrial controls, industrial equipment, automation, drive systems, machine builder, etc.. based setting

-Ability to complete system start-ups, on-site installation and commissioning of industrial control systems

-Hands-on experience with AC/DC drives, motors, and motor control systems

-Experience working with rotating equipment such as; hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, etc..

-Experience working with; servos, motors, pumps, VFD’s/drives, sensors, actuators, etc..

-Experience working with multi-axis motion control systems (servo motors, stepper systems, etc..)

-Ability to troubleshoot and program PLC’s (50% Allen Bradley – RSLogix/Studio 5000, 50% Siemens – TIA Portal)

-Ability to troubleshoot and program HMI (Allen Bradley and Siemens)

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