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Senior Controls Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Dallas, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 August 2026 (16 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
An established U.S. engineering and manufacturing organization is seeking a senior-level controls professional to
lead complex automation projects from initial design through onsite startup. This position is intended for an engineer
who can take ownership of complete controls packages solve difficult system-integration problems and work
effectively across engineering operations suppliers and customers.
What You Will Do
Develop program test and troubleshoot sophisticated PLC and HMI applications using Rockwell Automation / Studio
5000 platforms.
Lead field installation system checkout commissioning and production ramp-up activities.
Create electrical control-system designs including panel layouts power distribution safety circuits device selection and
network architecture.
Select and size motors servo systems variable-frequency drives sensors actuators and related automation hardware.
Integrate industrial robots machine vision motion control tooling conveyors safety devices and other production
equipment into a unified system.
Establish controls architecture for new equipment and production lines including projects with limited existing standards
or legacy designs.
Diagnose system-level issues determine root causes and implement durable corrective actions.
Coordinate technical work with internal disciplines customers equipment suppliers and subcontractors.
Apply relevant machine and electrical safety practices including UL 508A NFPA 79 and ISO 13849 considerations.
Required Background
Approximately 5-15 years of controls electrical or automation engineering experience supporting complex machinery or
manufacturing systems.
Demonstrated success carrying greenfield automation projects from concept and design through installation validation
commissioning and production use.
Advanced hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs HMIs drives and motion-control systems.
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and the ability to produce complete accurate electrical documentation.
Thorough knowledge of control-panel design electrical schematics industrial networking and machine-safety systems.
Experience integrating robotics and vision systems with PLC-controlled equipment.
Ability to work independently manage competing technical priorities and communicate clearly with both technical and
nontechnical stakeholders.
Willingness to travel to customer or project locations for installation troubleshooting and commissioning as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with FANUC ABB KUKA or comparable industrial robot platforms including path teaching and cycle-time
improvement.
Exposure to SCADA manufacturing data collection or higher-level plant information systems.
Experience mentoring engineers or serving as the controls lead for multidisciplinary projects.
Familiarity with regulated defense-related or other high-compliance manufactur
lead complex automation projects from initial design through onsite startup. This position is intended for an engineer
who can take ownership of complete controls packages solve difficult system-integration problems and work
effectively across engineering operations suppliers and customers.
What You Will Do
Develop program test and troubleshoot sophisticated PLC and HMI applications using Rockwell Automation / Studio
5000 platforms.
Lead field installation system checkout commissioning and production ramp-up activities.
Create electrical control-system designs including panel layouts power distribution safety circuits device selection and
network architecture.
Select and size motors servo systems variable-frequency drives sensors actuators and related automation hardware.
Integrate industrial robots machine vision motion control tooling conveyors safety devices and other production
equipment into a unified system.
Establish controls architecture for new equipment and production lines including projects with limited existing standards
or legacy designs.
Diagnose system-level issues determine root causes and implement durable corrective actions.
Coordinate technical work with internal disciplines customers equipment suppliers and subcontractors.
Apply relevant machine and electrical safety practices including UL 508A NFPA 79 and ISO 13849 considerations.
Required Background
Approximately 5-15 years of controls electrical or automation engineering experience supporting complex machinery or
manufacturing systems.
Demonstrated success carrying greenfield automation projects from concept and design through installation validation
commissioning and production use.
Advanced hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs HMIs drives and motion-control systems.
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and the ability to produce complete accurate electrical documentation.
Thorough knowledge of control-panel design electrical schematics industrial networking and machine-safety systems.
Experience integrating robotics and vision systems with PLC-controlled equipment.
Ability to work independently manage competing technical priorities and communicate clearly with both technical and
nontechnical stakeholders.
Willingness to travel to customer or project locations for installation troubleshooting and commissioning as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with FANUC ABB KUKA or comparable industrial robot platforms including path teaching and cycle-time
improvement.
Exposure to SCADA manufacturing data collection or higher-level plant information systems.
Experience mentoring engineers or serving as the controls lead for multidisciplinary projects.
Familiarity with regulated defense-related or other high-compliance manufactur
Required Experience:
Senior IC
