Technical Lead Controls Engineer

Level 5 Technical Lead Controls Engineer
- Position Description -

Position Overview: The Technical Lead Controls Engineer is the departments pinnacle technical role. This engineer designs anddelivers complex automation cells (PLC/HMI/robot motion safety electrical and pneumatic) establishes coding and hardware standardsand serves as the primary technical mentor for the Controls addition to executing individual projects the Technical Leadinfluences system-level architecture decisions troubleshoots high-impact issues and represents Controls Engineering in advancedcustomer and supplier discussions. This position reports directly to the Director of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architects and programs advanced control systems that meet or exceed performance safety cycle time and quality targets.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently drives schedules leads design reviews and coordinates crossfunctional debug/runoffuntil customer buyoff.
• Creates publishes and enforces departmental coding HMI and electrical standards; spearheads process improvements thatraise efficiency and repeatability.
• Coaches Senior and midlevel engineers delivers technical training sessions and guides interns and coops on best practices.
• Presents simulations and designs manages technical scope changes and specifies key components with suppliers maintainingprofessional solutionfocused relationships.
• Institutionalizes the principles via standards training and architecture; sets the bar for quality and reuse; makes high-leverage frugal decisions.
• Willing to travel approximately 10% - 20%.
• Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles which guide our every action and decision at Axis Automation. These principles are key to our culture and success.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Controls or related engineering field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years in controls/automation with proven mastery of PLC HMI robot (online & offline) motion andvision programming.
• Technical Skills:
  
  • Highest-level competency in electrical and pneumatic schematics and safety-circuit design.
  • Designs the most advanced digital twins and simulations accurately verifying crash conditions and validating cycletimes against realworld performance.
  • Indepth knowledge of PLC ladder logic structured text system architecture and program execution optimization.
  • Highlevel robotic programming proficiency across multiple robot manufacturers including auxiliary andprocessoriented axes.
  • Proven track record of validated safety code and hardwired safety applications that meet or exceed currentRIA/ANSI standards.
  • HMI design and programming expertise spanning multiple software environments.
  • Extensive experience with motioncontrol systems such as VFDs servo systems and auxiliary positioning robotaxes.
• Leadership: Documented track record of leading project teams controls engineering contractors internal mentorship andelevating departmental standards through continuousimprovement initiatives that elevate overall engineering quality.
• Communication:Communicates clearly with project teams peers crossfunctional groups customers and suppliers;regarded as an allaround resource for anyone interacting with Axis Automation.
• Problem-Solving: Goto expert for troubleshooting across wiring controls theory program execution robotics and generalautomation.
• Teamwork: Models collaborative behavior by proactively sharing knowledge supporting colleagues during crunch periodsand fostering a culture of mutual respect and high performance.
• Reliability: Demonstrates reliability through thorough handoffs ontime project delivery and adherence to the higheststandard of rightthefirsttime quality.

Estimated Total Compensation:$115000-$140000

Benefits: Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees with immediate eligibility upon hire.