Principal Controls Engineer- Parcel
Principal Controls Engineer- Parcel
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07-04-2025
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Job Description
Position Description TREW is a provider of Automated Equipment Control Systems and Warehouse Software. The Principal Controls Engineer is the engineering authority and subject matter expert for the design and implementation of electrical controls systems for automated material handling equipment. This is project/applicationbased work that includes development of specifications planning documentation cost analysis new product development custom application development and PLC/PAC logic. You may serve as a resource contributing to new technology applied to projects or products. You will be responsible for initial application discovery proof of concept and team training on new applications or complex controls projects. The Principal Controls Engineer is the architect of the company standards. They provide expertise and documentation to support the of the standard.
You must be selfmotivated dedicated and possess a strong sense of initiative. You must have the ability to easily adapt to changing situations and have a strong technical background in electrical and controls systems. Candidates must have a strong taskbased skillset with a focus on organization timemanagement and prioritization. Candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication interpersonal and customer service skills plus the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people at all levels of expertise.
As a Principal Controls Engineer you will be involved in working directly with senior leadership to develop new technology methods and serve as the technical authority for less experienced engineers. You will be assigned to internal or external projects from concept phase through design programming testing and onsite support. You will work in the office lab or project jobsite depending on phase of project. You will serve as the primary technical resource for the Engineering Manager. You will assist the controls team with the implementation of new technology methods or logic. You will be called upon to help resolve the most difficult design or controls issues within the project product or customer installation phases.
Duties / Responsibilities
Reports to department supervisor/manager
Review customer or project specifications to determine needs for custom engineering.
Advising engineering management or project management as to project scope level of effort and cost.
Recommends new technologies for departmental usage or management investment
Reviews electrical design and communication architecture diagrams providing feedback to electrical or controls engineers
Developing or documenting company process new technology project or product specific customizations
Guiding less experienced team members in implementation of the designs which may include the following: mentoring reviewing planning following standards/procedures developing standards
Meeting with both client and internal project teams to define applications or future needs.
Generating documentation using standard company formats.
Uses automation programming software to create PLC programs for automating machinery
Creating standard PLC programs for realtime control of automated equipment and collection of diagnostic and production data.
Creates new PLC programs methods and standards
Creating application programs for Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen design
Discovery and documentation of industrial communication architectures including but not limited to (Ethernet I/P & ASInterface)
Identify customizations to company standards that may be required to meet project specific requirements
Identify new parts process technology to allow flexibility and innovation within the companys vision
Identify electrical parts and dependencies for PLC programming.
Advising electrical part choices to electrical engineering for design into project or product standards
Participates in design reviews with project teams to identify custom requirements
Creating departmental standards documentation to support project
Creating company standards to support product or development
Interact with mechanical electrical controls and software engineering to support product or project development
Participates in kick off meetings and design reviews to voice controls concerns during product or project definition
Meeting with existing or potential vendors to identify controls hardware or software
Work closely with controls engineers & software engineers to integrate controls solutions.
Performs onsite technical system audits with project team members
Performs onsite system commissioning progress validation or support of your new designs or software
Mentors less experienced team members
Sharing experience and theory with other engineers
Meets or exceeds the financial budget for resources materials and expenses
Identifies methods and tools to improve efficiency
Planning engineering strategies for the company
Required Skills/ Abilities
Ability to multitask and maintain deadlines while ensuring quality in a collaborative teamoriented environment
Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals
Selfmotivated with the ability to operate independently and with minimal supervision
Must have good organizational and leadership skills
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think logically through complex software applications
Ability to present concepts to senior management to justify project and management goals
Ability to organize other engineers to meet project schedules and deliver accurate designs
Proficient with MS Office Software including Word Excel & Outlook
Proficient with personal computers and experience using Microsoft Windows operating systems
Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical a plus
Proficient with RSLogix/Studio 5000
Knowledge of 480vac 3phase power
Knowledge of 120vac and/or 24VDC controls circuits
Proficient with Allen Bradley PLC/PAC Controllers or similar automation controllers
Proficient with ladder logic structured text function block or other highlevel programming languages
Advanced knowledge of safety PLCs and safety systems or similar a plus
Advanced knowledge with industrial control systems including PLC and HMI systems
Proficient with industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP & ASInterface
Ability to read and understand system layouts schematics and other controls system drawings
Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting using various hand tools and meters
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) Computer Science (BSCS) Computer Engineering (BSCE) Computer Engineering Technology (BSCET) or equivalent experience
Minimum of 15 years of experience designing industrial control systems with 10 of those being in material handling equipment
Work Environment
Ability to work effectively in a warehouse and/or construction environment for system testing
Climbing ladders and moving around on platforms to maneuver in and around equipment
Flexibility to travel often via air with the ability to travel 510 on a calendar year basis to job sites both domestically and abroad. Travel may include weekends and/or holidays.
Ability to work nontraditional hours that may on occasion include nights weekends and/or holidays
Physical Requirements
Capable of working in a construction site environment (no air conditioning dusty loud etc. and following all site safety rules such as wearing personal protective equipment (hard hats safety shoes hearing protection etc.
Ability to frequently move about the work site to access equipment etc. and remain standing stationary for extended periods of time.
Trew EEO Statement Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex or veteran status.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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