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IndustrialAutomationEngineer–MaterialHandlingSystems
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“Industrial Automation Engineer – Material Handling Systems at Qualdoc. Skills: Controls Engineering, Automation, Material Handling Systems. Develop electrical and automation solutions. Design control architectures”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve reliability; Improve productivity; Improve operational consistency; Reduce downtime
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Problem solving
Occasional travel, Work at elevated locations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related equivalent industry experience, Five or more years of controls engineering experience, Experience supporting crane systems, heavy industrial equipment, or material-handling applications, PLC programming platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent systems, HMI and SCADA development, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor-control technologies, Ability to create, review, and troubleshoot electrical control system designs, Experience working with industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and similar networks, Knowledge of motion-control systems involving hoist, bridge, and trolley functions, Familiarity with CMAA, NFPA 70 (NEC), and ASME B30 standards
Nice to Have
Experience with automated crane technologies, anti-sway controls, or load-monitoring systems, Background supporting system integration and field commissioning activities, Analytical thinking and troubleshooting capabilities, Ability to work safely in industrial facilities and at elevated work locations, Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
What You'll Do.
Develop electrical and automation solutions
Design control architectures
Create electrical schematics
Maintain panel layouts
Create wiring diagrams
Configure motion-control systems
Ensure engineering designs comply with standards
Support system installation
Support commissioning
Support startup activities
Configure PLC hardware
Configure variable frequency drives
Configure communication networks
Configure operator interfaces
Conduct functional testing
Conduct troubleshooting
Conduct performance verification
Optimize system performance
Diagnose electrical issues
Resolve controls issues
Resolve automation issues
Provide engineering support
Participate in retrofit initiatives
Participate in modernization initiatives
Participate in equipment enhancement initiatives
Develop solutions to improve system performance
Develop solutions to reduce downtime
Provide technical guidance
Mentor junior engineering staff
Contribute to process improvement efforts
Assist in developing best practices
Assist in developing standardized engineering solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Mechanical engineers; Project managers; Technicians; Operations personnel; Service technicians; Maintenance teams; Junior engineering staff
Full Job Description
## Description Controls Engineer (Overhead Crane Systems) Location: Ashland, VA (Onsite) Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Job Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Pay Rate: Starts at $39.00/Hour and may be higher depending on experience. Qualdoc is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of electrical control systems for overhead cranes and lifting equipment. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Ashland, VA. This position requires a higher level of expertise in automation, controls integration, and system troubleshooting, with a strong focus on ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant crane operations. The Controls Engineer will play a key role in both new system design and modernization of existing crane systems. ## Primary Responsibilities Automation & Control System Engineering Develop electrical and automation solutions for overhead lifting equipment and industrial material-handling systems Design control architectures incorporating PLCs, HMIs, motor-control devices, sensors, relays, and safety components Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and supporting engineering documentation Configure motion-control systems to support safe and efficient equipment operation Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable industry standards and safety requirements Integration, Startup & Validation Support system installation, commissioning, and startup activities Configure PLC hardware, variable frequency drives, communication networks, and operator interfaces Conduct functional testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification Optimize system performance to improve reliability, productivity, and operational consistency Technical Support & Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues affecting equipment operation Provide engineering support to service technicians, maintenance teams, and project personnel Participate in retrofit, moderni
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