Senior Controls Engineer

DSJ Global
New Hampshire, United States

Join the Test & Automation Team as a Senior Staff Controls Engineer and help drive innovation across advanced manufacturing operations.


This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working hands-on with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, industrial robotics (Fanuc, Epson, UR), and vision systems such as Cognex and Keyence. You'll focus on designing, integrating, and programming one-of-a-kind automation and test systems that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and reliability.


What You'll Do

  • Design and deploy automation solutions incorporating motion control, motors, servo presses, sensors, gages, and SCADA systems.
  • Lead electrical controls development for custom machines and test platforms supporting global manufacturing operations.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact improvements to manufacturing processes.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with 8+ years of controls and automation experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming (Logix 5000, RSLinx), robotics, and vision systems.
  • Clear communicator with a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset.
  • Familiarity with tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Power BI, and mistake-proofing methodologies.
  • Proven ability to drive projects from concept through deployment.


Why Join

  • Collaborative, 100% employee-owned culture
  • Profit sharing and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Paid community service time
  • Strong commitment to environmental stewardship
  • Stable, growing organization with a long-standing no-layoff philosophy

Employment authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

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