Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) · 11 hours ago
Senior Controls Engineer
Franklin, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDesigned Conveyor Systems (DCS) is a company that specializes in custom material handling solutions. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll lead the design and execution of complex controls for material handling systems, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the development of controls capabilities.
ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Lead controls design and execution across multiple material handling projects
Develop electrical designs including field device layouts, control panel designs, and electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
Select components, design control networks, develop BOMs, and validate equipment selections
Program PLCs and develop HMI/SCADA solutions
Commission and debug systems on-site; support testing, startup, and validation activities
Provide technical support during installation and perform field troubleshooting as needed
Deliver projects on time, within scope, and to customer expectations
Contribute to the development and maintenance of controls standards, templates, and reusable code libraries
Lead or support R&D efforts and internal initiatives to expand controls capabilities
Partner with vendors to evaluate and implement new technologies
Identify value-engineering opportunities without compromising system performance
Serve as a senior technical contributor on cross-functional project teams (Project Management, Mechanical, Field, etc.)
Mentor junior engineers and actively share knowledge across the Controls team
Participate in controls team initiatives, process improvements, and tool development
Support recruiting efforts and provide feedback on technology and software vendors
Communicate clearly and proactively with project teams and leadership
Represent DCS professionally during site visits, customer meetings, and supplier interactions
Contribute to a collaborative, accountable team culture
Participate in weekly controls meetings and internal training sessions
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant experience (or 14+ years without a degree), ideally within material handling or industrial automation
Advanced PLC programming skills and strong HMI/SCADA development experience
Understanding of industrial networking architectures and communication protocols
Confidence in designing control panels and selecting electrical components
Mechanical inclination and comfort moving between design work and field environments
Resourcefulness, self-direction, and enjoyment in tackling complex technical challenges
Ability to collaborate well, communicate clearly, and take ownership of outcomes
Capability to manage multiple fast-moving projects without losing attention to detail
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, depending on project needs
Benefits
Competitive salaries and health benefits
Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
Flexibility and autonomy
Community outreach projects throughout the year
Company events
Company
Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS)
Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS), founded in 1982, is a brand-agnostic systems integrator that provides custom full-scale warehouse designs and software solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Casey Busch
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
Modern Materials Handling
2025-11-06
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