Sr. Control Engineer

Job Title: Senior Technical Training Specialist – Electrical & Controls Trainer/Sr. Control EngineerLocation: Remote (On-site; up to 80% travel in USA)

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Position SummaryAs a Senior Technical Training Specialist / Electrical & Controls Trainer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering high-quality, hands-on training programs to both internal teams and external customer stakeholders. In this role, you will lead training on field-level advanced controls designed for controls personnel responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility automation and material handling systems. Utilizing interactive hands-on drills on a System-in-a-Box running at 120 VAC, you will provide trainees with safe, real-world troubleshooting experience across complex scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery & Facilitation:Deliver comprehensive training programs covering operations, mechanical/controls maintenance, specialized equipment, software, and custom customer solutions.Facilitate hands-on troubleshooting exercises on System-in-a-Box setups running at 120 VAC.Teach participants how automation components manage product flow through complex distribution systems.Instruct trainees on safely backing up, restoring, troubleshooting, and replacing PLC systems, VFDs, communications devices, and fieldbus/sorter systems.Explain the configuration and operational use of specialized controls for modular and accumulation conveyor systems.
Curriculum & Materials Development:Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist in creating student guides, manuals, and instructional materials for traditional classroom settings and digital learning platforms.Adapt quickly to evolving curriculum requirements, software updates, and new equipment integrations.
Technical Expertise & Cross-Functional Collaboration:Articulate how customer-specific automation solutions integrate into larger material handling and distribution facility operations.Continuously expand knowledge of company products and advanced automation platforms to assume elevated responsibilities over time.
Key Qualifications & Skills
Core Technical Expertise:Rockwell Studio 5000 / Allen-Bradley ControlLogix (MUST HAVE)Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1500, S7-1200)High proficiency with PLCs, industrial controls, fieldbus networks, VFDs, and system diagnostics.Ability to read, interpret, and teach industrial mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control layouts, and design specifications.
Training & Field Experience:10+ years of total experience in Controls Engineering.5+ years of experience in commissioning large-scale automated warehouse or material handling systems.5+ years of experience delivering technical training on customized products and controls systems.Familiarity with mechanical disciplines, machine diagnostics, and electromechanical repair.
Soft Skills & Professional Traits:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong public speaking and facilitation capabilities.Strong detail orientation with a passion for teaching, coaching, and helping others learn.
Education RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Travel: Up to 80% travel required.
Physical Capability:Ability to navigate distribution centers and manufacturing plants, including climbing ladders and navigating multi-story steel stairways.Capability to stand, walk, and navigate concrete surfaces for extended periods.Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of tools/equipment.Proficiency in using small hand tools.Comfort working in varying environmental conditions (ranging from cold storage/freezer environments to elevated temperature areas near moving machinery). xzbcwsv Strict adherence to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and facility safety protocols.