Controls Engineer
Designed Conveyor Systems
| Company | Designed Conveyor Systems |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Franklin |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
About the Role:
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.
Sound like you? Read on.
In this role, you will:
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
We’re Excited About You Because:
You have 1+ years of relevant experience (or 3+ years without a degree), ideally in the material handling industry
You have AutoCAD Electrical/EPLAN experience
You’re experienced in 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
This job description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed, and responsibilities may evolve to support the business and employee experience.
About Us:
Conveyor may be in our name, but it’s only part of what we do. DCS was founded in 1982 and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their need. We don’t sell ready-made systems - we build relationships that empower us to craft custom solutions together. It’s the teamwork approach, sharing ideas and building upon them, that produces the best results.
And DCS is committed to creating an extraordinary employment experience for our team. We work like crazy to hire and develop great people, build relationships, and ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business- from a killer snack wall and casual work environment to flexible PTO and opportunities to give back within the community.
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