Senior Controls Engineer

Position Summary:

At Mission Design & Automation, we attribute our success to the strength of our team and our ability to be agile and adaptive to new market demands. To build on this team, we are searching for Senior Controls Engineers. This role will collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers, project management, and other team members to design controls systems per project specifications while mentoring and training entry-level Controls Engineers.

• Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of controls systems for various types of automated equipment
• Mentor, coach, and train entry-level Controls Engineers
• Communicate with all departments on project progress and status
• Support quoting team by providing input on concepts, hours, and material cost
• Ensure projects are completed within quoted scope of work, timing, and budget
• Complete assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision
• Ensure equipment design and program meet internal and external specifications
• Coordinate machine de-bug, power up, and validation with project team members
• Document and communicate machine changes and issues

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent technical experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD, electrical and pneumatic design, Microsoft Office, and other program/design systems including HMI, PLC, and robots
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and training staff
• Work as part of a team or independently with direction from Controls Engineer Manager or Senior Lead Controls Engineer
• Demonstrated skill in machine de-bug
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective customer service skills
• Travel minimum 20% may be required domestically and internationally