Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Electronics and Controls Engineer

Company Overview :

Join our dynamic manufacturing company, recognized for its cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service across diverse industries.

Our high-performing and innovative team is dedicated to delivering outstanding results while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

We pride ourselves not only on our products and services but also on the collaborative environment we cultivate.

Location : Louisville, CO

Salary : $100,000 - $145,000

Benefits :

• Competitive local wage
• Optional health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Paid holidays, time off, and sick leave
• 401(k) plan
• Company-sponsored events and outings
• Weekly team lunch stipend
• Optional 9 / 80 work schedule (eligible after 90-day probation period)

Job Overview :

As an Electronics and Controls Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing next-generation control systems for new machines and retrofitting existing ones.

Your expertise will contribute to creating high-performance control systems that enhance communication, reliability, and safety in our equipment.

You will work with PLCs, industrial PCs, and advanced programming languages, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and engaging in occasional travel.

Responsibilities :

• Company Values : Embrace and uphold our core principles in daily work.
• Control System Development :

o Design and integrate control systems for new machines and existing equipment, with a focus on PLCs, industrial PCs (IPCs), and embedded systems.

o Use modern programming languages like RUST to develop high-performance control software, ensuring integration with advanced communication protocols.

o Contribute to PCB design (using tools like Altium) and embedded hardware development, including microcontroller programming.

o Create intuitive GUIs for machine operation, offering real-time data feedback and control interfaces.

System Integration & Debugging :

o Lead the integration of intermediary programs for seamless communication between control devices (PLCs, IPCs, motion controllers, etc.).

o Troubleshoot control system issues in collaboration with software and hardware teams to optimize performance and reliability.

o Integrate sensors and motion control systems into existing setups for enhanced machine safety and performance.

Embedded System & Hardware Design :

o Design and program microcontroller-based embedded systems for machine control applications, ensuring integration with broader control architecture.

o Develop embedded software for real-time control, leveraging hardware design and programming expertise.

Collaboration & Documentation :

o Work with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, production) to ensure smooth integration of control systems throughout design and implementation phases.

o Maintain detailed documentation of control system architecture, software, and hardware designs to ensure traceability.

o Assist in developing training materials and operator manuals for new and upgraded equipment.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in control system development, embedded hardware design, and programming.
• Proficiency in RUST or similar modern programming languages, with experience in PLC systems and IPCs.
• Expertise in PCB design (Altium or similar), embedded hardware design, and microcontroller programming.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet / IP, Modbus, Profinet) and system integration.
• Ability to thrive in a manufacturing environment, with willingness to travel up to 10% and lift up to 50 lbs.
18 hours ago