Electrical & Computer Engineering
Lead Controls Engineer
Surprise, AZ
$124,000 to $157,000 a year
The employer is a precision machining and fabrication company serving aerospace and defense customers.
Our Surprise 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 Surprise location.
What you’ll do
- Develop HMI and SCADA screens
- Integrate robots, vision systems and safety devices
- Design control panels and electrical schematics
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs for automated equipment
- 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
- Willingness to travel to job sites
- Commissioning experience
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with FANUC or ABB robots
- Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 13849)
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Surprise, AZ is $124,000 – $157,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Paid time off plus paid company holidays
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Commuter benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Short- and long-term disability 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.
