Electrical & Computer Engineering
Lead Controls Engineer
Louisville, KY
$125,000 to $160,000 a year
The employer is a contract manufacturer producing precision metal components and assemblies.
Our Louisville office is growing, and we need a Lead Controls Engineer who can set technical direction from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative electrical & computer engineering group and report to the electrical & computer engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Louisville location.
What you’ll do
- Design control panels and electrical schematics
- Develop HMI and SCADA screens
- Integrate robots, vision systems and safety devices
- Commission equipment on site and train operators
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Commissioning experience
- Willingness to travel to job sites
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 13849)
- Experience with FANUC or ABB robots
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Louisville, KY is $125,000 – $160,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Wellness stipend
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off plus paid company holidays
- Life insurance
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
