Sr. Controls Engineer

Overview:

Job Title: Sr. Controls Engineer Department: Engineering

Reports to: Manager, Controls Engineer Location: Jonesboro, AR or Franklin, TN

Summary:

S&H Systems is a single-source, full-service systems integration company delivering dependable material handling systems, software, and post-sale support since 2002. We are looking for a Sr. Controls Engineer with a passion for developing material handling solutions on behalf of our customers to enable them to achieve their business goals.

We are looking for a candidate with experience in conveyor control systems, goods-to-man technology, automation applications, robotics deployments, and holistic material handling process flow. In this role, you will collaborate with a highly skilled and interdisciplinary team of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, operational and execution teams, and customer development teams.

You will be part of a team of Controls Engineers and report regularly on project status. You will receive full support from the management and leadership teams to grow your technical skills.

Responsibilities:

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but will serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, safety and performance standards, and specifications.
• Work cross-functionally with other disciplines within the company to review projects and offer solutions.
• Attend weekly team meetings; review scheduled tasks/timelines.
• Review customer SOWs, RFPs, RFQs, and project specifications as requested.
• Attend pricing, concept, and customer review meetings.
• Fully understand the scope, budget, and schedule for a project.
• Document and communicate overall system-level concerns or questions.
• Generate requirements for panel designs and manufacturing.
• Develop complete and concise system description of operation, test plans, and user guides.
• Modify, add, maintain, and validate project specifications while in scope.
• Define and purchase electrical devices: sensors, VFDs, and PLC components.
• Maintain and track issues list and provide reporting to Manager.
• Contribute to test plans for Commissioning and Acceptance efforts.
• Complete all test plans on-site, including both internal and customer acceptance plans.
• Provide site/field reports daily, including progress reports, punch lists, and customer-created issue lists.
• Ensure all turnover PLC Controls Engineering documentation is complete and stored in the proper location.
• Other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Qualifications:

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of material handling/automation controls design and integration.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and commissioning factory automated equipment.
• Expertise with Allen Bradley Logix PLC control platforms.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical software or other CAD programs (Inventor, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated design and/or implementation experience with integrated automation solutions, such as material handling systems, high-speed packaging lines, or manufacturing lines.
• Design and implementation experience in industrial electrical design, PLC programming, HMI software design, industrial networking, MCC hardware/software configuration, and closed-loop servo controls.
• Experience with motion control and robotics.
• Experience developing and deploying multi-axis robots into a high-volume fulfillment environment.
• Experience with IEC 61131-3 (object-oriented extension) and related programming languages, IEC standards, and ISO/IEC standards.
• Experience with HTML5, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and/or C++.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in the Controls Engineering field.
• Preferred Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement:

• Travel up to 60%.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid Life insurance policy
• Company paid short and long-term disability insurance
• 401 (k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement