Controls Product Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and implement control systems and firmware for material handling automation equipment, including product concepts, prototypes, and field troubleshooting.
Role type
Controls Product Engineer (R&D)
Builds
Material handling automation equipment and control systems
Domain
Industrial automation / Material handling
Required skills
Electrical engineering, embedded firmware, motor controls (AC/DC), PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, RSLogix), industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, AS-i), engineering change management, UL/CE/NEC compliance, C/C++/Visual Basic
Preferred skills
Cable and cabinet design, automation networks, system integration projects, SAP
Technologies
Siemens TIA Portal, RSLogix, Studio 5000, Git, CI/CD
Responsibilities
Develop detailed plans and objectives for product development; Guide and complete preparation of design layouts, sketches, and technical specifications; Evaluate and review design results to ensure intended product performance; Develop prototypes for testing and provide technical support on design feasibility; Standardize materials, components, and assemblies for new and existing products; Maintain detailed documentation of designs, ideas, and technical improvements; Support the Customer Service team to ensure proper product functionality; Provide guidance and training to engineers, technicians, and contractors; Travel domestically and internationally for installations, troubleshooting, and product validation; Design, implement, and maintain controls software for industrial control systems; Perform engineering change management and maintain design records; Evaluate and improve existing product designs and control architectures; Work with hardware integration including PLCs and communication protocols; Ensure compliance with UL 508, 508A, NEC, and CE standards; Support technical proposal preparation, customer training, and documentation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
