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Black Star Technology, LLC · 5 days ago

Senior Controls Engineer – PLC & Automation

Orlando, Florida, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $140K/yr

8+ years exp

Black Star Technology, LLC is a 100% employee-owned engineering firm seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Orlando, FL. The role involves leading the design, programming, and integration of industrial automation and control systems across manufacturing and entertainment projects.

Staffing & Recruiting

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement control systems from scratch, including hardware, software, and network integration

Program PLCs (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens) using Ladder Logic and Structured Text

Create electrical panels, perform power calculations, and optimize system layout

Troubleshoot and commission complex control systems onsite

Develop detailed documentation: system design, software logic, panel schematics, network layouts, and maintenance plans

Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams, vendors, and clients to ensure safety, compliance, and functionality

Support safety-critical and regulated projects (ASTM, SIL/PL concepts) where applicable

Qualification

PLC programmingIndustrial automationElectrical panel designAutoCADTroubleshooting skillsSafety-critical environmentsCross-functional collaboration

Required

8+ years of hands-on controls/automation engineering experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field with direct controls experience)

Proven experience with PLC programming, industrial automation hardware, and field device integration

Experience with AutoCAD for controls documentation

Strong troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning skills

Comfortable working onsite, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and traveling up to 30% (typically 10%)

Preferred

Experience in safety-critical environments, attractions, or manufacturing automation

Knowledge of multiple PLC languages (Structured Text, Ladder Logic)

Experience with electrical panel design, networked I/O systems, and safety engineering

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Holidays

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

And more

Company

Black Star Technology, LLC

Recruiting the right talent can be a challenging and time-consuming process for businesses.

Founded in 2022

Rowland Heights, California, US

11-50 employees

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

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