Senior Controls Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and develop PLC and HMI software for automated material handling and warehouse systems.

• Set up, test, and commission both hardware and software for new control systems.

• Oversee controls project execution from the design phase through Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), installation, and startup.

• Troubleshoot controls issues during installation and startup phases.

• Generate and update electrical schematics, I/O lists, and technical documentation.

• Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, software teams, and clients to successfully deliver projects.

• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers.

• Ensure that solutions align with customer specifications, relevant standards, and project timelines.

• Familiarize yourself with KPI Solutions’ processes, culture, and execution strategies.

• Manage projects effectively with a high degree of autonomy and limited oversight within approximately six months.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Over 7 years of experience in controls engineering within automation, material handling, warehouse systems, or a closely related field.

• Proficient in Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC/HMI programming, including original ladder logic development.

• Proven experience in leading system design, commissioning, and project execution.

• Strong understanding of electrical standards, motor control, hardware/software configuration, and control architecture.

• Excellent customer-facing communication skills and sound judgment to represent KPI Solutions professionally on-site.

• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% nationwide.

• Permanent U.S. work authorization without current or future sponsorship.

• Preferred: experience in warehouse automation, distribution centers, conveyor, or sortation systems.

• Preferred: knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motion control, and servo systems.

• Preferred: experience with SCADA systems and industrial networking.

• Preferred: proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

• Preferred: experience with robotics integration and vision systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent U.S. work authorization is required; employer sponsorship is not currently available.

• Opportunity for remote work when not traveling.

• Exposure to a wide range of technologies, automation platforms, conveyors, robotics, and various customer environments.

• Opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship.

• Experience in diverse customer environments and cross-functional collaboration.