Bachelor's Degree in a Controls-related field or equivalent experience.
5+ years of hands-on Controls Engineering experience, ideally in material-handling.
Advanced knowledge of PLCs and HMI systems.
Strong proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal and Step 7.
Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical principles from e-drawings and AutoCAD.
Experience with full project lifecycles from design to production.
Responsibilities
Lead the handover process to the Controls Commissioning team.
Support PLC software engineering and emulation during commissioning.
Conduct technical reviews of controls software deliverables.
Finalize module lists for the Controls Commissioning team.
Attend project kick-off and core team meetings for new products.
Collaborate with R&D on new product development.
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401K with company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive pay with PTO offerings.
Safety shoe, protective eyewear, and fitness reimbursement.
Full Job Description
The Controls Technical Lead - Specialized Machines (SPM) works closely with Controls team members to identify and deploy improvements for controls software development and commissioning. This position bridges controls software engineering efforts with commissioning activities, particularly in the development and integration of new products. The Controls Technical Lead SPM II travels regularly to job sites (customer facilities) to support the onsite commissioning of TGW's material-handling solutions.
What you'll be handling
Lead the handover process to the Controls Commissioning team for controls software engineering tasks.
Provide support in PLC software engineering and emulation efforts during commissioning.
Conduct technical reviews of controls software deliverables and onsite systems prior to customer handover.
Finalize module lists for handover to the Controls Commissioning team.
Attend project kick-off and core team meetings for initiatives involving new products.
Monitor and support new product development in collaboration with R&D.
What you'll need
Bachelor's degree in Controls-related field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent work experience.
Ten (10) or more years of hands-on Controls Engineering experience, preferably in material-handling, industrial, or warehouse environment.
50% Travel
Advanced knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems.
Strong proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7 (STL, SCL, FBD, etc.)
What you'll receive
TGW offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay with PTO package offerings, along with safety shoe, protective eyewear, and fitness reimbursement.
In this position, you can expect the following benefits, among others.
