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Senior Controls/Automation Engineer III
Sammons Industrial. Lead controls engineering across multiple projects, including system design, PLC/HMI programming, commissioning, testing, and go-live .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in controls engineering, including system design, PLC/HMI programming, and project management. Proven ability to mentor engineers, evaluate automation technologies, and ensure effective integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Controls EngineeringAllen-Bradley PLC ProgrammingHMI SystemsAutoCAD ProficiencyTechnical Oversight
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Hard Skills
System DesignPLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingCommissioningTestingTroubleshootingAutomation Technology EvaluationElectrical Systems IntegrationMechanical Systems IntegrationSoftware Systems Integration
Soft Skills
MentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingCustomer Engagement
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADBarcode Scanning SystemsHigh-Speed Sortation SystemsLabeling SystemsIndustrial Electrical StandardsSafety Standards
Industry Keywords
WCSWESWMSProject Scope ReviewAcceptance Testing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead controls engineering across multiple projects, including system design, PLC/HMI programming, commissioning, testing, and go-live
- Guide technical decisions while prioritizing safety, quality, and customer needs
- Collaborate with sales, project managers, software engineers, installation teams, and customers
- Solve technical challenges and evaluate automation technology
- Ensure electrical, mechanical, controls, and software systems integrate effectively
- Mentor developing engineers and guide internal teams
- Provide technical oversight of subcontracted automation partners
- Review designs, project scope, deliverables, and acceptance testing
- Shape engineering standards and improve processes
- Troubleshoot systems on-site and lead customers through successful go-live
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7+ years in controls engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI systems, and AutoCAD
- Experience with barcode scanning, high-speed sortation, scales, labeling systems, and industrial electrical and safety standards
- Familiarity with WCS, WES, or WMS is a plus
- Ability to guide engineers, evaluate third-party automation solutions, and manage technical risk
- Ability to communicate clearly with customers and cross-functional teams
- Live in the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area
- Comfortable working regularly at the customer site in Mansfield, TX
- Willingness to travel overnight up to 25% to support other customer locations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive Pay and Performance-Based Bonuses
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k)
- Training and Tuition Reimbursement
- Work/Life Balance
- Paid Holidays and Time Off
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Tool Benefits, PPE/Uniforms, Safety Boot Program
- Life and Short Term Disability paid for by company