Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Details:

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time

A growing industrial automation manufacturer is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, programming, and integration of control systems for custom multi-axis industrial equipment used in welding, assembly, material handling, and manufacturing applications. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving projects from concept through commissioning while mentoring engineers and serving as the primary technical resource for controls and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical control systems and control architectures for custom industrial automation equipment.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, motion control, and industrial networks.
• Provide technical leadership for automation projects, ensuring quality, performance, and on-time delivery.
• Develop advanced control solutions for single-axis, dual-axis, and multi-axis automated machinery.
• Oversee machine commissioning, startup, I/O verification, system validation, and factory acceptance testing.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for electrical, controls, motion, and software issues during manufacturing and field installations.
• Review electrical schematics, control narratives, and engineering documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor and support junior controls engineers and technicians while promoting engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, project management, sales, and customers to develop innovative automation solutions.
• Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in customer meetings, provide technical guidance, and support field service activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, machine safety standards, and functional safety requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7 years of experience designing and programming industrial automation systems.
• Proven experience leading controls engineering projects from design through commissioning.
• Extensive PLC and HMI programming experience using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of servo drives, motion control, VFDs, safety PLCs, and industrial networking.
• Experience designing electrical control panels and creating electrical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting, project leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface directly with customers, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for equipment startup, commissioning, and customer support.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with custom OEM machinery, automated welding equipment, or material handling systems.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, and other industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with coordinated multi-axis motion control systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Previous experience mentoring engineers or leading technical teams.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Strong technical leadership with a hands-on engineering approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality automation solutions and exceptional customer support.
  
  

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and excellent opportunities for technical leadership and career advancement are offered.

To apply, please send your resume to: pd@libertyjobs.com

Patrick DelGaone

PD@Libertyjobs.com

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