Controls Engineer

An established, growing manufacturer of custom-built industrial HVAC equipment in the Houston area is hiring a Controls Engineer to own PLC-based control system design, programming, and startup for equipment built to unique customer specifications — not off-the-shelf systems. You'll take projects from concept through commissioning, working directly with the engineering team that designs the equipment you're programming. This is a hands‑on role with real ownership: what you program gets built, tested, and shipped by the same team you sit next to every day.Anticipated $95,000–$135,000 annually, based on experienceFull suite of benefits: Health/Dental/Vision, PTO, 401(k) with company matchSome travel required for on‑site commissioning and start‑up supportOverviewDesign, program, and test PLC‑based control systems for custom‑built industrial equipmentTake PLC programs from initial concept through final commissioningSupport Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including start‑up and troubleshootingDebug, troubleshoot, and modify PLC programs for systems already in the fieldDesign and document sequences of operationDevelop electrical wiring diagrams, control schematics, and panel layoutsPerform electrical calculations including load, protection, and short‑circuit ratingsSelect control components and define electrical interconnectionsPrepare and maintain bills of materials for controls and electrical systemsCollaborate daily with engineering, fabrication, and field teams to resolve technical issuesPreferred Skills/ExperiencesBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience will be consideredStrong, provable PLC programming ability — this is the top qualifier for this roleExperience with industrial controls, sequences of operation, and system integrationProficiency with electrical CAD/schematic softwareStrong understanding of AC/DC power and control circuitsFamiliarity with relevant electrical and hazardous‑location codes and standardsAbility to read and interpret customer drawings, specifications, and schematicsStrong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and meet deadlinesKeywordsPLC programming, Siemens S7, Allen‑Bradley, controls engineer, electrical engineer, industrial controls, HVAC controls, sequence of operation, electrical schematics, panel design, wiring diagrams, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, motor control, VFD, relay logic, ladder logic, NEC, hazardous location, ATEX, bill of materials, industrial automation, HVAC manufacturing, troubleshooting#J-18808-Ljbffr