Controls Applications Engineer
About the Role
As a Controls Applications Engineer, you will be the controls subject matter expert supporting the design and delivery of material handling systems for parcel and distribution and fulfillment environments. You will work closely with both precontract and post contract teams to translate client needs and requirements into well-defined controls solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with internal engineering teams, estimators, and external controls and electrical suppliers to develop designs, scopes of work, and estimates that support successful project execution. You will move between multiple projects at different stages, helping shape solutions early in the sales cycle and ensuring controls requirements are clearly defined and executed as projects move forward.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop field placement drawings based on system requirements and project specifications.
- Estimate field wiring and controls components.
- Review client RFPs to understand controls and electrical requirements.
- Develop RFPs for subcontractors and help define clear scopes of work.
- Partner with various internal teams to support solution development and pricing.
- Evaluate supplier bids and provide recommendations to estimating and leadership teams.
- Review supplier contract deliverables to confirm alignment with project scope and requirements.
- Maintain and enhance controls pricing tools.
- Stay current on new technologies and solutions that improve system design and performance.
- Conduct site visits and supplier visits as needed to support project development and execution.
Why We’re Interested in You
- You bring 5+ years of experience working with controls systems in parcel and/or distribution and fulfillment material handling environments.
- You enjoy solving complex problems and translating technical requirements into practical solutions.
- You can balance multiple projects and priorities while staying organized and detail oriented.
- •You are comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with cross functional teams.
- You are curious, motivated to keep learning, and interested in expanding your technical expertise.
- You communicate clearly and can work effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- You take pride in contributing to successful projects and being part of a strong, collaborative team.
- You can travel up to 15% a year.
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
About Us:
Conveyor may be in our name, but it’s only part of what we do. DCS was founded in 1982 and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their need. We don’t sell ready-made systems - we build relationships that empower us to craft custom solutions together. It’s the teamwork approach, sharing ideas and building upon them, that produces the best results.
And DCS is committed to creating an extraordinary employment experience for our team. We work like crazy to hire and develop great people, build relationships, and ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business- from a killer snack wall and casual work environment to flexible PTO and opportunities to give back within the community.
More reasons to join our team:
- We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment
- We offer competitive salaries and health benefits
- Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
- Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
- We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy
- We do community outreach projects throughout the year
- We know how to throw company events
- We work hard, but we also know how to have fun - darts, anyone?
Individuals seeking employment at Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.