Senior Controls Engineer

Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Addison, TX (On-site)

Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our team in Addison, TX. This role requires technical expertise in implementing automation solutions using PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS/Delta V platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control system design, programming, and project leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards independently or as a team lead.
• Conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery.
• Develop control system architecture, select hardware components, and create schematic diagrams and system documentation.
• Program PLCs, DCS/DeltaV systems, and develop HMI/SCADA visualizations.
• Design and implement databases for data archiving and historical data display.
• Commission and qualify control systems at client sites.
• Design and implement industrial networking solutions using protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus.
• Manage projects, including developing project execution plans, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
• Provide leadership to engineering teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Maintain customer relationships, secure repeat business, and support sales efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in controls engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in Emerson DeltaV platform with 2-3 years of recent experience.
• Expertise in PLC programming, including PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions.
• Strong knowledge of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon.
• Experienced in HMI/SCADA platforms like Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk, Aveva System Platform, Inductive Automation Ignition, GE iFIX, Siemens Winn CC, and TI Portal.
• Familiarity with Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems.
• Project management experience with the ability to lead project teams.
• Client-facing experience with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% (primarily local to the Dallas area).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AutoCAD for electrical schematics and control panel design.
• PMP certification.
• Semiconductor or Life Sciences industry background.
• Knowledge of electrical design standards, power distribution systems under 480VAC, and NEC references.
• Experience in building automation, food and beverage, water treatment, and general manufacturing environments.

Additional Skills:

• Strong problem-solving ability and technical proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineers.
• Effective project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.

Work Environment:

• Standard office environment with some on-site work in industrial settings.
• Hands-on role requiring interaction with equipment, systems, and client environments.

If you are a motivated and experienced Controls Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow and lead projects in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.