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Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) · 7 hours ago

Controls Engineer

Franklin, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) is a company that provides custom solutions in material handling and warehouse operations. As a Controls Engineer, you will lead the hardware aspects of controls projects, design electrical systems, and ensure project delivery while contributing to the team's growth and capabilities.

ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

AutoCAD ElectricalEPLANPLC ProgrammingElectrical System DesignMaterial Handling SystemsTroubleshootingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingProject Management

Required

6+ years of relevant experience (or 10+ years without a degree), ideally in the material handling industry

Advanced AutoCAD Electrical/EPLAN experience

Confidence in designing electrical schematics, control panels and material handling system layouts

Excitement about the opportunity to develop the tools for a new team

Mechanically inclined and comfortable in both design and field environments

Resourceful, independent, and love solving hard problems

Proactive, collaborative, and passionate about continual improvement

Flexibility to manage multiple fast-paced projects at once

Excellent communicator — written and verbal

Willing and able to travel up to 50% as needed

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.

Founded in 1982

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

201-500 employees