Senior Controls Engineer

Central Florida | Full-time | Permanent

Are you a Controls Engineer who can take full ownership of complex automation systems from concept through commissioning? Do you thrive in environments where system reliability, technical depth, and large-scale integration are critical? Then this role is built for you.

Why this job is interesting
You will join an engineering-driven organization delivering advanced automation and control system integration projects. You will work on technically complex systems in demanding environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while owning the full control system lifecycle.

What you get

• Salary between $111,000 and $140,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional benefits such as disability coverage and employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous professional development opportunities
• Exposure to large-scale, high-complexity automation projects
• A technical lead role on projects
• You will have opportunities for further development, and limited relocation support is available

What you will do

• Design and develop complete control systems from concept through implementation and commissioning and define control architecture, including hardware, software, instrumentation, and industrial networks
• Develop PLC/DCS software using Ladder Logic (required) and Structured Text
• Perform advanced system analysis, including load flow, short circuit protection, harmonics, and timing analysis
• Design and implement safety-critical control systems, including hazard analysis and risk mitigation
• Create detailed engineering documentation, including system descriptions, schematics, and test plans
• Lead commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting in industrial and on-site environments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage vendor scope to meet technical and safety requirements

What we expect from you

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls engineering or industrial automation
• Strong experience with PLC programming (Ladder Logic required, Structured Text preferred)
• Experience with platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
• Solid understanding of industrial automation architecture, electrical system design, and distributed I/O systems
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills within complex control environments

About the company
You will be working with an organization specialized in advanced automation and control system integration. You will operate at a high technical level and they delivers reliable, high-performance systems. The culture is collaborative, engineering-focused, and focused on quality and precision.

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Do you have questions? Contact Tijmen Koelewijn via info@select4jobs.nl or +43 (0)66 4129 3870.