Job Description
Description
Take the next step in your controls engineering career with an established industrial manufacturing organization developing sophisticated automation solutions for complex machinery. In this Senior Controls Engineer (Software) opportunity in Pawcatuck, CT, you’ll design, program, test, and commission advanced industrial control systems while collaborating with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, service, and field teams.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Senior Controls Engineer (Software) position include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related 4-year engineering discipline with 5–8 years of relevant experience, or a 2-year technical degree with approximately 10 years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, or automated machinery design.
- Strong PLC programming experience using Rockwell Logix Designer and Siemens TIA Portal.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting VFDs, including Yaskawa and Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drives.
- Extensive HMI/SCADA development experience with platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME/SE, GE iFIX, AVEVA InTouch, or AVEVA Edge.
- Strong understanding of industrial control system networking, engineering documentation, version control, and code management practices.
- Design and review control system and industrial network architectures for complex automated equipment.
- Develop PLC programs using IEC 61131-3 languages, including ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text.
- Design and develop HMI applications for machine control, monitoring, diagnostics, and operator interfaces.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams throughout equipment design, integration, testing, and deployment.
- Support testing and field service teams with system integration, troubleshooting, shipment preparation, startup, and commissioning activities.
- Ability to travel occasionally for customer-site commissioning and technical support, approximately 20%.
Salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers, allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You’ll also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your controls engineering career while working with sophisticated industrial automation and machinery systems. Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity.
SENIOR CONTROLS ENGINEER (SOFTWARE) | CONTROLS ENGINEER | PAWCATUCK, CT | PLC PROGRAMMING | ROCKWELL LOGIX DESIGNER | SIEMENS TIA PORTAL | VFDs | YASKAWA | ALLEN-BRADLEY POWERFLEX | HMI/SCADA | FACTORYTALK VIEW | AVEVA | IEC 61131-3 | INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION | COMMISSIONING
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Pawcatuck, CT |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | https://www.davron.net/ |
About Company
Engineering, Architectural, Construction, Manufacturing Staffing and Executive Search Services
DAVRON provides engineering staffing and recruitment services to identify the best talent for your organization. We can assist you whether your business requires short or long term staffing. DAVRON is the leading recruiting agency for engineers, architects, construction and manufacturing professionals.
Since 1997, the Tampa-based recruiting firm assists companies with their engineering staffing needs nationwide. We offer contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement services. The value we provide for our clients is that we know our industry very well. DAVRON keeps its focus within the engineering sector to find the best candidates for our clients. We are among the most knowledgeable in our industry when it comes to technical staffing.
Our unique recruiting process finds the most qualified candidates for your company, we guarantee it – and there is NO COST to you unless you hire! We offer flexible and competitive hiring plans, which allow you to choose the fee and guarantee that’s right for you.
Executive Search & Recruitment Services
DAVRON is the leading executive search firm specializing in engineering, architectural, construction and manufacturing professionals throughout the country. Your time is important, and our recruiters go the extra mile to ensure our candidate selection is top notch! Our ability to understand the importance of excellence in engineering has allowed us to become the preferred choice among executive search services. Focus in the engineering, architecture and construction sectors allows us to concentrate on being the best in our field, and our specialized talent database (nearing 100K candidates) further guarantees success in our executive search efforts.
Headhunters for Direct Placement Staffing
Direct placement services can provide all the recruiting and screening of candidates so you can focus on your business. Let us put our staffing expertise to work for you – from locating quality candidates, filtering job seekers, reviewing resumes, screening, interviews, negotiating offers and on-boarding candidates. DAVRON recruiters take a consultative approach to understanding your hiring needs and locating the perfect match for your opportunities. Through the use of cutting edge search techniques, we will locate the best professionals for direct hire opportunities. Our candidates are qualified, available and have interest in your position.
Contract / Temporary Staffing
Our contract service lets you fill roles for engineering, architectural, construction and manufacturing employees. Companies rely on our contract services to support upcoming projects, meet seasonal requirements and reduce workforce during slow periods. Your company pays only for the hours our contractor works with no further obligations.
Engineering Staffing & Recruitment Services | Headhunters & Professional Matchmakers
There are many staffing agencies out there, but few focus on recruiting engineers, architects, construction and manufacturing. Fewer still offer the recruiting expertise that DAVRON provides. Work with recruiters who have the experience and dedication to fill your roles fast and with precision! Contact us today to learn more.
Skills
- Allen-Bradleyunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Coachingunmatched
- Commission Controlsunmatched
- Commissioningunmatched
- Computer Engineeringunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Control Engineeringunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Field Trialsunmatched
- Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Industrial Developmentunmatched
- Industrial Engineeringunmatched
- Integration Testingunmatched
- International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC)unmatched
- Ladder Logicunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
- On Site Supportunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Software Designunmatched
- Software Developmentunmatched
- Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
- Startupunmatched
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
- System Integration (SI)unmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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