Senior Controls Engineer

TGW Logistics Group

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Controls-related field or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of hands-on Controls Engineering experience in industrial or warehouse settings.
  • Extensive knowledge of PLCs and HMI systems.
  • Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical principles; capable of interpreting e-drawings and AutoCAD.
  • Leadership experience in formal or informal roles.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the team, including scheduling and performance management tasks.
  • Lead the design, development, and commissioning of control systems.
  • Write and debug Control applications for optimal performance.
  • Create operational descriptions based on customer needs for material handling solutions.
  • Manage prototype integration and develop handover documentation for knowledge transfer.
  • Support existing systems with maintenance and upgrade implementations.

Benefits

  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Competitive pay with PTO offerings.
  • Reimbursed expenses for safety shoes, protective eyewear, and fitness activities.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Hybrid working options.
Full Job Description
The Senior Controls Engineer supervises a team to design and integrate controls systems for industrial material-handling solutions and production lines. This position works closely with the other Controls Team Leads and reports to the Manager of Controls Commissioning.

What you'll be handling
  • Guides team and performs supervisory tasks including scheduling, review and approval of timecards, time-off requests, expense reports, and performance management activities (with support of manager).
  • Leads the design, development, and commissioning of control systems using PLCs to meet project requirements.
  • Writes and debugs Controls applications to ensure proper functioning of control systems.
  • Create Descriptions of Operations for material handling solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Manages integration of prototype solutions and creates handover documentation to transition knowledge to Controls Commissioning Engineers.
  • Provides support for installed systems, performing preventative maintenance and implementing system upgrades as required.
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.
  • Robust knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems.
  • Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, with the ability to read e-drawings and AutoCAD drawings.
  • Prior experience in formal or informal leadership roles.
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.

Additional benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid Working

All benefits

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