Controls Technical Lead - Specialized Machines

The Controls Technical Lead Specialized Machines (SPM) works closely with Controls team members to identify and deploy improvements for controls software development and commissioning.

This position bridges controls software engineering efforts with commissioning activities, particularly in the development and integration of new products.

The Controls Technical Lead SPM travels regularly to job sites (customer facilities) to support the onsite commissioning of TGWs material-handling solutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the handover process to the Controls Commissioning team for controls software engineering tasks.

Provide support in PLC software engineering and emulation efforts during commissioning.

Conduct technical reviews of controls software deliverables and onsite systems prior to customer handover.

Finalize module lists for handover to the Controls Commissioning team.

Attend project kick-off and core team meetings for initiatives involving new products.

Monitor and support new product development in collaboration with R&D.

Coordinate or lead development of small-scale new products (e.g., cameras, scanners, scales).

Support integration of new products into TGWs software platform.

Develop third-party system interfaces and commissioning checklists.

Maintain product libraries and create documentation for MFS-PLC interfaces and emulation test plans.

Performs other duties as assigned.