Controls Engineer

Summary

Join Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) as a Controls Engineer and lead the hardware aspects of controls projects, from concept to system design. You will design electrical systems, select components, program PLCs, and provide on-site support. Responsibilities include ensuring projects are delivered on time and to customer satisfaction, developing design standards, collaborating with vendors, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. You will also mentor engineers and contribute to team initiatives. DCS offers a collaborative and supportive work environment with competitive salaries, health benefits, a 401k match, profit-sharing, flexible PTO, and opportunities for community involvement.

Requirements

• You have 6+ years of relevant experience (or 10+ years without a degree), ideally in the material handling industry
• You have advanced AutoCAD Electrical/EPLAN experience
• You’re confident in designing electrical schematics, control panels and material handling system layouts
• You’re mechanically inclined and comfortable in both design and field environments
• You’re resourceful, independent, and love solving hard problems
• You are proactive, collaborative, and passionate about continual improvement
• You’re flexible and can manage multiple fast-paced projects at once
• You’re an excellent communicator — written and verbal
• You’re willing and able to travel up to 50% as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead controls electrical designs and assists with implementation for material handling systems
• Design electrical systems, including field device placement, control panel layouts, and electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
• Select components, design networks, develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), and validate equipment
• Program PLCs and oversee system commissioning, debugging, and validation
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support during installation
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to customer satisfaction
• Develop and maintain controls and electrical design and installation standards
• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and implement emerging Material Handling System technologies
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering without compromising performance
• Mentor engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the Controls team
• Participate in Controls team initiatives, process development, and tool creation
• Support recruiting efforts and provide feedback on technology/software vendors
• Maintain open, timely communication with project teams and leadership
• Represent DCS with professionalism during site visits, customer meetings, and supplier interactions
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture that emphasizes growth and accountability
• Attend weekly controls meetings and internal training sessions

Preferred Qualifications

You’re excited about the opportunity to develop the tools for a new team

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries and health benefits
• Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
• Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy
• We do community outreach projects throughout the year