Job Description
Job Description
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a PLC Controls Engineer to lead and execute high-impact automation projects across the U.S. This is a travel-intensive role for a seasoned professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is ready to take ownership of complex systems from design through commissioning.
Role Summary
As a PLC Controls Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and commissioning of electrical control systems for post and parcel material handling projects. You’ll manage the full project lifecycle, from planning and budgeting to on-site execution and customer acceptance testing. This role requires a systems-level thinker with strong leadership, technical, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning, reporting, and execution of electrical controls projects
- Design and implement PLC programs and HMI systems
- Manage project scope, budget, and schedule
- Execute test plans (BUAT/UAT/FAT) and support on-site commissioning
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and customers
- Maintain documentation and ensure alignment with customer expectations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 7+ years of controls engineering experience in warehouse automation or material handling
- Leadership experience managing multiple projects or programs
- Expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff)
- Experience with motion control, VFDs, and industrial network protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet)
- HMI design experience (Aveva Edge, FactoryTalk View, Ignition)
- Familiarity with scanner and machine vision system integration
- Strong project planning, budgeting, and communication skills
Tools & Software
- Studio 5000, Logix 5000, RSLinx, FactoryTalk View
- AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical
- B&R Automation Studio, ZoneFlex Configurator
- SST Profibus Configuration Tool, SOPAS, Datalogic DataMan
- Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff, Schneider
Why Join Us
At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with opportunities that challenge and inspire. As a PLC Controls Engineer, you’ll lead mission-critical automation projects, travel across the country, and work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
- Pay Rate: 45.66–48.86/hr (based on experience)
- Shift: 1st8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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If you're ready to lead complex automation projects and bring your controls expertise to a role where your impact is immediate and far-reaching, submit your resume today.
Pay Details: 45.66 to 48.86 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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Company DescriptionSince 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.
PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.
We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.
Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.
Company Description
Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.\r\n\r\nPDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.\r\n\r\nWe offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.\r\n\r\nNow part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.