Controls Engineer
Job Description
? Full-Time | Hybrid
? Salary: Up to $115,000 + Bonus Opportunities
- Take ownership of projects from initial concept through field start-up.
- Design and specify components and architecture for control systems.
- Oversee the drafting of electrical schematics and panel layouts.
- Supervise panel fabrication at an on-site facility.
- Develop PLC and HMI programming.
- Program VFD and servo motion systems.
- Conduct system simulation, testing, and debugging.
- Commission systems in the field and provide troubleshooting support.
- Travel up to 25% for system start-up and support.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
- 4–10 years of experience with:
- PLC and HMI programming
- Electrical schematic design
- VFD setup and configuration
- I/O systems and PID loop tuning
- Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.
- Comfortable with hands-on work and field troubleshooting.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
- Software: Studio 5000, FactoryTalk SE & ME, TIA Portal, WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware
- Hardware: ControlLogix, PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix Servo Systems, Siemens drives (G120/S120), and distributed I/O
- High-speed motion control programming
- PLC-based safety systems
- Advanced VFD coordination and registration
- Complex PID control setup (cascading/nested)
- P&ID development experience
- UL 508A and SCCR knowledge
- Mentoring or leadership experience
- Base salary up to $115,000, plus annual performance and travel bonuses
- Hybrid work schedule
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO: 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, 10 paid holidays
- Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Work alongside a smart, collaborative engineering team with room to grow
Meet Your Recruiter
Team Lead and Principal Recruiter
Ric is a Team Lead and Principal Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than a decade of technical recruiting experience, including over eight years with Sterling. In his role, he leads recruiting efforts while also working hands-on with clients and candidates throughout the full hiring process.
From sourcing hard-to-find technical talent to navigating offer negotiations, Ric focuses on creating strong, lasting matches that benefit both the individual and the organization. His approach is built on understanding technical environments, listening closely to hiring needs and career goals, and aligning the right people with the right opportunities.
Ric enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact it can have on someone’s career. Whether helping a candidate pursue a growth opportunity, improve work-life balance, or step into a leadership role, he is driven by the opportunity to support people through important career decisions. At the same time, he takes pride in helping companies build high-performing teams that move their business forward.