Traveling Associate Controls Engineer

Associate Controls Engineer

Salary Range: $78,000–$95,000

Position Overview

The Associate Controls Engineer supports the commissioning and implementation of automated sortation systems. This role focuses on deploying controls solutions for new equipment installations within both new and existing customer facilities. Working under the guidance of Senior Controls Engineers, this position helps ensure that all drawings, software, and system components are properly developed, installed, tested, validated, and documented.

Essential Responsibilities

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  Develop and implement PLC code, integrate subsystems, and assist with on‑site commissioning activities.

  
  


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  Build and configure Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications using platforms such as Ignition, Aveva Intouch Wonderware, Aveva Edge (Indusoft), or FactoryTalk View.

  
  


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  Support the creation and execution of PLC and HMI programs that meet design requirements and customer specifications under Senior Engineer supervision.

  
  


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  Interpret and work from electrical schematics and design documents.

  
  


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  Collaborate with project teams to commission complex automated systems, provide engineering support at customer sites, and participate in system acceptance testing.

  
  

Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.

  
  


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  Understanding of basic electrical/electronic components and schematics.

  
  


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  Preferred: 1–2 years of experience in an industrial controls environment, including:

  
  
  
  
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    PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider)

    
    
  
  
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    HMI development (FactoryTalk View or Ignition)

    
    
  
  
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    Familiarity with I/O devices and device layouts

    
    
  
  
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    Experience with industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profinet, etc.)

    
    
  
  
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    Low‑voltage electrical design and drawing creation

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Equivalent hands‑on experience may be considered in place of formal education.

  
  


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  Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

  
  

Skills & Abilities

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  Self‑driven, detail‑oriented, and focused on achieving results.

  
  


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  Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact professionally with team members, project managers, and customers.

  
  


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  Ability to follow direction from Senior Controls Engineers and contribute to achieving project goals.

  
  


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  Foundational knowledge of induction motors, PLCs, and industrial networking is beneficial.

  
  

Work Environment

This role primarily operates at customer sites. Standard office equipment—computers, phones, etc.—is used regularly.

During travel, the work environment shifts to industrial settings. Appropriate PPE, electrical diagnostic tools, implementation tools, laptops, and networking equipment are routinely used.

Travel Requirements

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  Up to 75% travel to customer locations.

  
  

Physical Requirements

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  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

  
  


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  Ability to safely navigate around warehouse automation equipment.

  
  


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  Physical endurance for extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, or working in confined spaces.

  
  


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  Exposure to tools, equipment, building materials, moving mechanical components, and varying noise levels.

  
  

Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed by their supervisor.