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Controls Engineer III - Job Description About Guardian Manufacturing, Inc. Guardian Manufacturing delivers mission-critical automation solutions across Space, Manufacturing, and Material Handling industries. We specialize in high-performance facility automation and seamless system integration, with a proven track record of success. Guided by our Core Values, we strive to make a meaningful difference for our customers, employees, and community by consistently delivering extraordinary results.

Position Overview:

Guardian Manufacturing is seeking a highly experienced Controls Engineer III to provide technical leadership on complex, mission-critical automation projects across Space, Manufacturing, and Material Handling industries. This senior technical position requires broad controls expertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to guide projects from system architecture through commissioning. You will lead complex controls scopes, resolve high-impact technical issues, review the work of other engineers, mentor team members, and serve as a trusted technical resource for customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the architecture, design, development, programming, integration, and implementation of complex control systems and major project scopes. Establish control strategies; select and size PLC platforms, networks, instrumentation, motor-control equipment, safety devices, and related electrical components. Develop and review advanced PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion-control, data-acquisition, and industrial communication solutions. Lead design reviews, factory acceptance testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning for complex or high-risk systems. Review and approve electrical drawings, programs, bills of material, test procedures, operating descriptions, and other technical documentation. Serve as the senior technical interface with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and project teams; communicate risks, options, and recommended solutions clearly. Provide technical direction and mentoring, improve engineering standards and reusable practices, support estimates and change control, and help ensure Safety, Quality, and Schedule objectives are achieved.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline; equivalent technical education and substantial relevant experience may be considered. Typically 7+ years of progressive controls engineering experience with demonstrated leadership of complex automation projects. Advanced PLC programming skills in ladder logic, function block, or structured text are required; experience with C++, Python, or Visual Basic is a plus. Advanced experience with

HMI/SCADA

development, industrial networks, system integration, and control-system architecture. Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, motor controls, VFDs/soft starters, servo and motion systems, instrumentation, safety circuits, and industrial communication protocols. Proven ability to solve complex technical problems, lead technical efforts, mentor engineers, manage risk, and communicate effectively with customers and leadership.

Additional Requirements:

U.S. citizenship Background check, Drug screening Ability to commute: Cocoa

FL, 32926

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with matching, health insurance, and more. Details will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$110,000.00 and up based on experience

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Sick Leave Willingness to travel: ~30% (Required)

Work Location:

In person - Cocoa, FL 32926

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Briefly describe the most complex control system you personally led from design through commissioning. What was the system, what decisions were you responsible for, what major technical problem did you solve, and what was the outcome? Please answer in 5-7 sentences. Ability to

Relocate:

Cocoa, FL 32926: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person