Controls Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Overview

BlastOne is a family owned, professionally run business that is growing fast globally and looking for top talent to join our dynamic fast paced family!

What makes us great is phenomenal staff who fit our fantastic culture! We believe in paying well and offering great benefits in order to attract the best talent.

What we do: BlastOne is a leading global supplier of Abrasive Blasting and Painting Facilities to a range of different industries.

Hiring fantastic people is our key to growth. We hire top talent who shares our values!

The Role

BlastOne is looking for an experienced Controls Engineer to join our growing team! We are looking for a candidate who is technically sharp and brings a positive, can-do attitude to work each day. This person will be working closely with our engineers, clients, account managers and suppliers to further advance our industry leading product line. BlastOne will provide you with a great working environment, positive culture, and an opportunity to advance in a growing facility!

The Control Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, detailing, and programming control systems for automated blast and paint booth installations, including integration of subsystems. This role involves creating detailed schematics, programming automation platforms, and ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA, and applicable hazardous area standards.

Systems typically combine proprietary BlastOne equipment with customer-supplied and third-party components to deliver a comprehensive turnkey solution. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, control system design, and safety compliance, as well as hands-on experience with commissioning and field support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI software primarily using Beckhoff, or Allen-Bradley platforms using structured text.
• Develop HMI software using Ignition.
• Develop control system architecture to meet customer specifications and applicable code requirements.
• Prepare electrical and control schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD.
• Conduct short circuit rating analyses and ensure supplied equipment meets SCCR requirements.
• Ensure all designs comply with NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and other relevant safety standards, including those for hazardous (classified) areas.
• Support factory acceptance testing, verification planning, and documentation.
• Generate and maintain detailed Bill of Materials (BOMs) for all phases of design and procurement.
• Provide support during system installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Interface with vendors, customers, and internal project teams to coordinate design deliverables.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to design standards, product development, and team workflows.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and corrective action processes as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an ABET-accredited institution, or equivalent experience in related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical and control system design for industrial equipment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• Experience developing PLC software in Structured Text is preferred.
• Strong understanding of 480VAC power system design and protection per the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA safety standards, including experience with hazardous area classifications.
• Experience performing short circuit rating and coordination studies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support commissioning and customer site work.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

Core Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to producing high-quality design documentation.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving ability in design and commissioning environments.

Travel

• Up to 25% travel to customer sites in North America

The Perks working at BlastOne

• Great family culture with a meaningful mission
• Flexible time off
• Generous 401k policy
• Industry leading Health Insurance & Benefits program
• Ability to put your personal stamp on the success of a company
• Incredible opportunities to grow within the company and the industry, both your responsibilities and compensation

Personality / Core Value Requirements

BlastOne is a unique company. We have a strong, close-knit team of hard working, caring professionals who have a passion for supporting our customers. We are a third-generation family business and we are dedicated to growing for generations to come. To accomplish this, we take great effort to ensure that the members we add to our team will contribute positively to the great culture we already have.

Culture and Personality

• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Driven to achieve excellence
  • Accurate
  • Customer and quality minded

Were happy but we spell it HAPIEE which is an acronym for our core values and beliefs:

• H: Humility it is the team that wins - no one is better than anyone else on the team. My success is just as much the result of others I work with.
• A: Were Agile we move and work quickly and are flexible we change quick.
• P: Were positive, outgoing and Passionate! Our favorite phrase is CAN DO!
• I: We act with Integrity at all times. We are respectful and courteous. We do the right thing.
• E: We Execute we do what we say we will do. Action is better than inaction.
• E: We always operate with Excellence and with a hard work ethic.