Lead Engineer Controls

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs using Structured Text and Ladder Logic.
• Develop and integrate HMI/SCADA applications for automation systems.
• Design control system architecture, I/O configuration, PLC hardware, and industrial communication networks.
• Design electrical control panels, including component selection, power/control circuits, wiring, and panel interfaces.
• Prepare and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and control documentation using AutoCAD Electrical/EPLAN.
• Integrate PLCs with VFDs, motion systems, sensors, safety systems, and field devices.
• Perform simulation, debugging, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, and Quality teams for system integration.
• Participate in design reviews, FMEA, risk assessments, and technical problem-solving.
• Guide junior controls engineers and review technical deliverables.
• Ensure automation and control panel designs meet safety standards, customer requirements, and engineering best practices.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a Lead or Senior Controls Engineering role.