Controls Design Engineer in Saint Louis

Job Description

Position: Controls Design Engineer (Senior Level)

Location: St. Louis, MO

Overview:

We are working with a growing industrial equipment manufacturer that designs and builds highly engineered machinery. They are looking to add a Controls Design Engineer to support new machine development and take ownership of controls systems from concept through final build.

This is a hands-on engineering role with strong visibility, where you’ll work closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to bring complex equipment to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop control systems for custom machinery (electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic)
• Program and troubleshoot machine controls, including PLCs and PC-based systems
• Work with motion control systems, including servo motors and VFDs
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
• Support machine build, testing, and debugging efforts
• Lead projects from initial design through final delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
• Assist in developing internal standards and improving controls processes

What They’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of experience in controls engineering or machine design
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming (Beckhoff or similar platforms )
• Familiarity with motion control systems and industrial automation
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics
• Experience with programming such as C# or C++ is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work both independently and on a team

Why This Role:

• High level of ownership and impact on new machine development
• Opportunity to work on complex, custom-built equipment
• Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical leadership
• Stable, growing organization with long-term opportunity

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

If you are interested in this position, please apply here or send your resume to matthew@mrrecruiter.com.

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