Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Position Details

Job Title: PLC Controls Engineer II

Location: Traveling 90% of the time

Duration: 6 Months (Possible extension)

Pay Rate: $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Job Description

8am–5pm schedule, with some variability

Interviews via TEAMS Video

90% travel to client sites across ~20 U.S. locations

Weekly expense reimbursement via Misc invoice

Experience with post and parcel material handling projects strongly preferred

️ Travel Clarification

Base Location: Mason, OH (for onboarding & in-house work)

Experience: Material Handling, Allen-Bradley PLCs, Post & Parcel preferred

Schedule: Typically 40–60 hours/week

Standard Rotation: 10 days onsite, 4 days offsite

Site Duration: 2–6 weeks, possibly rotating across locations

Role Summary

The PLC Controls Engineer II will commission and test automated material handling systems with high-speed sortation. This role oversees the entire controls scope—budget, schedule, and team coordination—through the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead implementation of electrical controls systems

Manage project scope and technical deliverables

Develop technical documentation and test plans

Execute QA/QC, BUAT/UAT/FAT, and onsite commissioning

Provide training and post-installation support

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred

2-4 years in controls engineering within warehouse automation/material handling

Technical Expertise

PLC Programming & Electrical Design:

Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff

Drives & Interfaces:

VFD setup, HMI design (Wonderware, Aveva Edge, SCADA)

Machine vision/scanner integration (SICK, Cognex)

Software & Tools:

Logix 5000, Studio 5000, RSLinx, FactoryTalk, Aveva Edge

AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, B&R Automation Studio

SST Profibus Config Tool, Ignition, SOPAS, Datalogic DataMan

Networking & Protocols:

Ethernet, Profibus, Warehouse Control Systems

Soft Skills:

Strong planning & budgeting

Effective communicator

Team player with ability to work independently in fast-paced settingsCompany Description

Select Source International (SSI) is a distinguished staffing company with nearly 25 years of experience, renowned for delivering top-tier workforce solutions encompassing staffing, recruiting, and managed services. As a proud supplier, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your diverse workforce needs.

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence. SSI is ISO 9001, 14001, and Soc2 Type2 certified, underscoring our commitment to quality and security. We have garnered numerous sustainability and supplier diversity awards, further validating our industry-leading capabilities

Hybrid remote