Senior Controls Engineer

JOB TITLE: Senior Controls, Automation & Integration Design Engineer DEPARTMENT: 20 LogistiQ Manufacturing Engineering REPORTS TO: Manager, Controls Engineering FLSA STATUS: Salary, Exempt COMPANY OVERVIEW: LogistiQ is a dynamic and rapidly growing conveyor system integrator dedicated to providing turn-key innovative solutions to the retail, e-commerce & distribution markets. In our 750,000 sq. ft. facility located in Port Clinton, Ohio, you will find a team of innovators dedicated to building solutions that solve our customers’ evolving needs. At LogistiQ, our core values of integrity, innovation, accountability, and collaboration are the cornerstones of our success. Integrity is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring honesty and transparency in our actions. Innovation drives us to constantly seek creative solutions and push the boundaries of what's possible. Accountability means we take responsibility for our work and uphold the highest standards. Collaboration fuels our collective strength, bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. By embracing these values, we foster a culture that not only delivers exceptional results but also makes LogistiQ a great place to work. JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Controls, Automation & Integration Design Engineer is responsible for the engineered-to-order design, development, and support of automation, electrical control, and integration solutions for OEM sortation, conveyor, and material-handling systems. This role works from customer order requirements, specifications, and system layouts to develop complete, project-specific automation and integration solutions, including control circuitry, program logic, and system interfaces. Engineers in this position work independently and are frequently assigned full responsibility for customer orders as a Lead Engineer, owning the controls, automation, and integration scope from order release through manufacturing, testing, installation, and startup. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to: Engineered-to-Order Automation, Controls & Integration • Develop or modify automation, control, and integration solutions for engineered-to-order sortation and material-handling systems. • Design project-specific control and integration architectures for high-speed package and parcel sortation, conveyor systems, and integrated material-handling solutions. • Interpret customer specifications, interface requirements, and system layouts to deliver fully integrated automation designs. • Perform electrical and automation calculations to properly size motors, drives, power distribution, and control components. Automation & Integration Software Development • Develop, modify, and debug PLC, HMI, PC-based, and other automation software tailored to individual customer projects. • Implement automation logic for sortation and material handling, including: o Zone control and accumulation o Merge, divert, and routing logic o Jam detection, recovery, and fault handling • Design and implement integration interfaces with: o Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) o Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) o Third-party equipment and automation subsystems • Integrate scanners, sensors, motors, VFDs, encoders, motion devices, safety systems, and communication networks. Engineering Documentation & Deliverables • Create order-specific Sequences of Operation, interface control documents, electrical schematics, and control panel layout drawings using CAD software. • Develop bills of material (BOMs) and routings to support cost estimating and manufacturing. • Prepare owner’s manuals, FAT/SAT procedures, integration test plans, and commissioning documentation. Project Ownership & Technical Leadership • Serve as Lead Engineer for controls, automation, and integration scope on engineered-to-order projects. • Coordinate closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, project management, software, and field service teams. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior controls and automation engineers. • Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineered-to-order automation and integration standards. Manufacturing, Testing & Field Support • Provide technical support to shop personnel during panel build, wiring, and system assembly. • Support factory acceptance testing, system integration testing, and performance validation. • Provide field support during installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of integrated sortation and material-handling systems. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • None. TRAVEL DEMANDS: • Estimated travel requirement of 15% or less. • Travel may occur on short notice and may include weekends or holidays. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: • Working knowledge of: o NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) o NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery) • Strong ability to troubleshoot electrical, automation, and integration issues. • Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred). • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. • Strong working knowledge of PLC, HMI, PC-based automation hardware, industrial networks, and system interfaces. • Experience with high-speed parcel or package sortation integration. • Experience interfacing OEM equipment with WCS/WMS platforms. • Familiarity with UL508A panel requirements. • Experience with VFDs, servo systems, motion control, and industrial networking. • Strong ownership mindset for customer-specific automation and integration solutions. • Ability to manage multiple concurrent engineered-to-order projects. • Clear technical communication across engineering, manufacturing, software, and field teams. • Effective problem-solving in production, integration, and startup environments. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. • 5+ years of experience in engineered-to-order OEM automation, controls, and system integration, preferably in sortation or material-handling systems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Professional office environment within a manufacturing setting, with frequent interaction on the shop floor. Exposure includes moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, variable noise levels, and seasonal temperature fluctuations. AAP/EEO STATEMENT: LogistiQ firmly believes in equal employment opportunity for all and the importance of each employee as an individual. It is the policy of LogistiQ that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status. It is the policy of LogistiQ that we will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. A strong commitment from each employee is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. NOTE: This Job Description may be modified due to business necessity.