Senior Controls Engineer

🕒 February 16

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Diversified Automation, Inc.

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2002

🚗 Transport

🛍️ eCommerce

Manufacturing • Transport • eCommerce

Diversified Automation, Inc. is an expert in providing automation solutions for various industries including automotive, baggage handling, e-commerce, manufacturing, and parcel services. With a headquarters in Louisville, KY, and regional offices in Las Vegas, NV, and Dallas, TX, the company specializes in systems integration and offers innovative solutions for challenging projects. The firm is recognized for successful freight and parcel projects, offering services such as system design, PLC control systems, simulation, emulation, and custom HMI development. Since 2020, Diversified Automation has been part of the Leadec Group, a global provider of comprehensive factory services.

📋 Description

• Support the design and implementation of electrical and control systems for automated material handling projects. • Develop and implement PLC and HMI programs (primarily Rockwell Automation; Beckhoff and Codesys experience a plus). • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to define requirements and deliver integrated system solutions. • Manage and mentor controls and commissioning engineers, providing technical guidance and performance feedback. • Participate in system integration, testing, and on-site commissioning, ensuring successful start-up and customer acceptance. • Provide feedback to software development teams and improve standard PLC control libraries, templates, and best practices across projects. • Coordinate and communicate with software development teams to ensure PLC/HMI software is developed in alignment with established in-house standards. • Collaborate with stakeholders (project management, operations, and customers) to align designs with business and project goals. • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve control system issues in production and commissioning phases. • Stay current with emerging automation technologies, industrial networking standards, and software development practices.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline (Master’s preferred). • 7+ years of experience in controls system design, PLC/HMI development, site commissioning and electrical engineering for material handling or automation systems. • Experience with system commissioning. • Strong knowledge of industrial automation, controls architecture, and material handling systems. • Expertise with PLC platforms (Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and HMI software (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Aveva, Indusoft). • Solid understanding of network communication protocols: EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, ControlNet. • Familiarity with VFDs (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Lenze) and motion control applications. • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to travel for project installation and support. • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities. • Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable to fast-paced project environments.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Flexible work arrangements