Senior Control Engineer

Controls Engineer – Automation Project

Project

Support the design, programming, debugging, and commissioning of a custom automation build project.

This is a custom automation/design and commissioning role—not production support.

Must-Have Experience

• 5–10 years of relevant controls/automation experience
• PLC/HMI programming, with Beckhoff strongly preferred
• If no Beckhoff: strong Rockwell experience with Structured Text or C#
• Custom machine/automation build experience
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Genuine interest in hands-on support and debugging
• Cognex vision experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits, panels, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, VFDs, servos, and industrial communication networks
• Education is secondary to relevant industry experience
• Wastewater industry experience is not relevant/required

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC/HMI controls software packages
• Program robotic and controls equipment to customer specifications
• Review customer specifications and ensure equipment functionality meets requirements
• Support machine startup, commissioning, debugging, and customer acceptance
• Develop equipment operation manuals and service documentation
• Assist with controls/design reviews and functional checks
• Provide technical support and end-user training
• Perform preventative maintenance when required
• Work directly with customers in potentially high-pressure environments
• Maintain strong safety standards and professional customer relationships

Schedule & Project Duration

• Design phase: 40–50 hours/week
• Commissioning: 50–60 hours/week
• Design through commissioning: approximately 16–18 weeks

Travel / Location

• Installation/commissioning site: Baja, Mexico
• Valid U.S. passport required before travel
• Travel is expected approximately 50 weeks out, so candidates need to secure their passport well in advance
• Candidates must be willing to work onsite 5 days/week
• Non-local candidates are welcome, provided they can relocate/travel as required
• For candidates relocating to Nashville for the project, their pay rate should account for per diem
• Expenses covered for travel to Mexico

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will be controls/automation engineers with hands-on custom machine-building experience, particularly those with Beckhoff PLC/HMI programming and commissioning experience. Strong Rockwell candidates may also be considered if they have Structured Text or C# experience and are willing to learn Beckhoff.

Passport, travel availability, willingness to work extended hours during commissioning, and comfort with hands-on debugging are important screening points.