Controls Engineer, Designed Conveyor Systems
Supply chain solutions
Open for applications
Supply chain solutions
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To deliver the best customer and employee experience in the industry.
Role
Who you are
- You have 6+ years of relevant experience (or 10+ years without a degree), ideally in the material handling industry
- You have advanced AutoCAD Electrical/EPLAN experience
- You’re confident in designing electrical schematics, control panels and material handling system layouts
- You’re excited about the opportunity to develop the tools for a new team
- You’re mechanically inclined and comfortable in both design and field environments
- You’re resourceful, independent, and love solving hard problems
- You are proactive, collaborative, and passionate about continual improvement
- You’re flexible and can manage multiple fast-paced projects at once
- You’re an excellent communicator — written and verbal
- You’re willing and able to travel up to 50% as needed
What the job involves
- As a Controls Engineer, you will lead the hardware aspects of controls projects throughout the design phase—from concept and component selection to electrical system design
- You will play a key role in delivering reliable, scalable, and innovative automation systems for high-profile material handling customers
- Additionally, you will contribute to the evolution of DCS’s electrical standards, product offerings, and team capabilities
- Lead controls electrical designs and assists with implementation for material handling systems
- Design electrical systems, including field device placement, control panel layouts, and electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
- Select components, design networks, develop Bills of Materials (BOMs), and validate equipment
- Program PLCs and oversee system commissioning, debugging, and validation
- Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support during installation
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to customer satisfaction
- Develop and maintain controls and electrical design and installation standards
- Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and implement emerging Material Handling System technologies
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering without compromising performance
- Mentor engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the Controls team
- Participate in Controls team initiatives, process development, and tool creation
- Support recruiting efforts and provide feedback on technology/software vendors
- Maintain open, timely communication with project teams and leadership
- Represent DCS with professionalism during site visits, customer meetings, and supplier interactions
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture that emphasizes growth and accountability
- Attend weekly controls meetings and internal training sessions
Our take
With four decades of experience, Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) has established itself as a trusted partner for major businesses across various industries. The company works closely with clients to provide tailor-made material handling, warehouse solutions, and conveyor design services.
DCS's stand-out quality is its ability to provide customized solutions that meet the individual needs of each client. It boasts a brand-agnostic approach to parts selection, sourcing components based solely on manufacturers' specifications, cost-effectiveness, lead time, compatibility, and ease of installation. On top of this, its software suite is comprehensive meaning clients can pick and choose what they need.
Considered an innovator in its field, DCS is well-positioned to remain a leader moving forwards. And, as the demand for efficient material handling and warehouse solutions grows, it should have plenty of opportunity for further success.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Health benefits
- 401k program with 100% match up to 5%
- Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
- Flexibility and autonomy
- Community outreach projects throughout the year
- Company events
Company HQ
Franklin, TN
Leadership
Matt Ferguson
(President (not founder))With over 15 years of industrial automation experience, Matt joined DCS in 2015 and has served as the President since 2018.
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