Controls Design Engineer

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SilMan Industries is seeking a Controls Design Engineer (CDE2) for its Tupelo, Mississippi office, where they will support day-to-day project management requirements and develop long-term project design solutions.

More Than a Job

SilMan is a thriving community of industrial professionals based on the company's commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and empathy. This fully integrated culture has created a new kind of industrial service company, and our loyal clients keep coming back for more.

The SilMan Engineering Team

As Controls Design Engineer, you will have a complete team of in-house professionals to support your efforts and collaborate with, including:

Sales, Estimating, Design, Applications, and Project Management

SilMan in the Marketplace: Depth and Breadth

SilMan Industries is a leading system integration company and is a licensed general contractor in 40+ states. Our team has built a deep portfolio working with leading parcel, distribution, and fulfillment companies. As our Parcel BDM, you will expand on SilMan's success by identifying opportunities and preparing winning proposals for projects like these: Multi-site improvements for OnTrac’s West Coast network, including system expansion in Buckeye, Ariz., and a new system in Vancouver, Wash.; National program for leading automated singulation solution; Pack-out system for ThredUP; Shipping system for Levi Strauss.

Service Area and Residence

The CDE2 will report to the Tupelo office. Remote work with occasional travel to our Tupelo office will be considered for those with 10+ years of relevant experience.

What does the Electrical Controls Design Engineer do?

As a CDE2, you will take ownership of the design of electrical controls projects from the initial concept and component selection to detailed electrical system design. Your expertise will be essential in developing automation solutions for SilMan’s material handling clients.

Here are some of the responsibilities of this role:

Design electrical systems, including device placement, control panel layouts, and electrical schematics.

Material procurement of components, design networks, develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and validate equipment.

Mentor engineers and the Controls team

10% travel to customer sites

Specification analysis

What Makes You a Great Fit

10 or more years of relevant experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Self-motivated team player with strong oral and written communication skills

Fundamental knowledge & understanding of control and electrical system design

Ability to read and understand electrical prints and drawings

AutoCAD

Technical writing

What We Look for in Candidates

Proactive and assertive

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport

Customer-centric approach with a history of building long-term relationships

Human awareness, empathy, and commitment to collective success

Impeccable follow-up and follow-through

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Technical capacity

Strong organizational skills

But most importantly

Exercise independent initiative and drive to ensure that any requested support activities have been completed, both internally and externally.

Communicate, Communicate, Communicate

Lead by example

Compensation

SilMan’s compensation packages are carefully tailored to each candidate’s experience, geographic location, and current market considerations. Our competitive base salary ranges are researched and benchmarked against similar companies in the industry.

The anticipated compensation package includes:

Competitive Base Salary

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees

Additional Fully Covered Insurance Benefits: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability, all 100% employer-paid

Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA): SilMan contributes $1,200 per year towards you and your eligible dependents to improve your overall well-being or lifestyle in physical, financial, or emotional wellness.

Company-sponsored 401(k): SilMan contributes 3% to a 401k plan, regardless of whether the employee contributes.

PTO and Vacation Pay

Lastly, we believe in putting our team members in the driver's seat of their success. SilMan invests in a training platform that is available to all team members who wish to advance their careers or develop their personal capabilities. From technical skills to soft skills and certifications, there are no boundaries to “what’s next” for SilMan Team members.