Controls Engineer in Arlington

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Controls Engineer

Location: Arlington, TX
Compensation: Up to $175,000 + Bonus
Industry: Custom Automation | Defense & Energetics

A leading custom automation manufacturer supporting the defense and energetics industries is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, integration, and commissioning of complex turnkey production systems.

This is a high-impact role for a technical leader who can take ownership from concept through commissioning and client handoff.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) using Studio 5000

• Develop ladder logic, structured text, and function block programs

• Design electrical control panels (schematics, layouts, BOMs) using AutoCAD Electrical

• Size/spec motors, drives, sensors, safety components, and motion systems

• Develop HMIs (PanelView or similar) and integrate SCADA systems (Ignition, FactoryTalk, etc.)

• Program and optimize industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, etc.)

• Integrate PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and third-party equipment

• Implement industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, DeviceNet)

• Lead onsite commissioning, validation, and system troubleshooting

• Ensure compliance with UL 508A, NFPA 79, ISO 13849, ANSI/RIA, and DoD requirements

Travel: ~10% during design phases; up to 50%+ during commissioning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial automation experience

• 5+ years in large-scale custom automation projects

• Strong Allen-Bradley PLC programming expertise

• Hands-on robot programming experience

• HMI and SCADA development experience

• Strong understanding of control panel design and machine safety standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

What’s Offered

• Base salary up to $175,000 (DOE)

• Performance-based incentives

• 75%+ employer-paid medical coverage

• Dental, vision, life, and short-term

• 401(k) with immediate vesting

• Generous PTO

If you’re a senior-level controls engineer looking to lead complex, mission-critical automation builds, this is an opportunity to step into a true technical ownership role.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or genetic information.