Controls Engineer
Company: Southlake Automation
Location: Westchester
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Southlake Automation is
seeking a full-time Controls Engineer who is interested in
experiencing a large variety of engineering applications in a
high-paced and challenging environment. Southlake Automation offers
Control Engineers a unique employment opportunity that allows for a
variety of experiences in hardware design, network design, database
development, robotics programming, software development and field
commissioning. With a wide range of customers, engineers get the
opportunity to see industrial equipment applied in a wide array of
industries. These industries include automotive, chemical, consumer
product, food & beverage, and material handling. As a solution
provider, Controls Engineers are responsible for project management
and execution. This includes the electrical control design,
programming, commissioning, panel build supervision and field
commissioning. As a fast-growing systems integrator, there is
plenty of opportunity for advancement. Choose a career path that
fits your goals and talents. Whether your plan is to become the
highest technical expert, a project team leader or to branch into
technical sales, Southlake Automation has a path for you. Products
and Engineering Services Offered by Southlake Automation: Turnkey
Robotic Cell Design and Deployment Packing, palletizing, machine
tending, & more Full Control System Design PLC programming, HMI
design, SCADA, MES Control Panel Design Hardware design for PLC,
HMI and drive systems Control Panel Assembly Control panels
assembled and wired in our panel shop for our designs and the
designs of others Field Service Assisting customers with down
equipment situations Remote Support Assisting customers via
telephone and VPN Commissioning Bring our designs to full operation
Responsibilities: Design control systems Manage project scope from
written specification and verbal description Ensure that designs
meet NEC code and UL508A Program PLCs and operator interfaces
(Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Automation Direct and Mitsubishi).
Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting while commissioning
systems Communicate directly with customers regarding the status of
projects Manage multiple projects from concept through
commissioning. Customer relationship management Develop software
applications with Visual Basic, C#, Python and SQL Server preferred
but not required. Prepare written scopes and material budgets for
quotations Requirements: 0 to 10 years of experience. Bachelor of
Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical
Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field of
study.
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