Controls Engineer

About the role

Shermco is seeking a Controls Engineer III to design, develop, and implement control systems for a variety of industrial applications. The role is remote with 50‑75% travel and focuses on safety, automation, and reliable system performance.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain safety‑focused behaviors as a core personal value.
• Design and develop control system architecture, cause‑and‑effect diagrams, and control philosophies.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices using Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagram.
• Develop control algorithms and software for efficient automation.
• Test, validate, troubleshoot, and improve control system performance.
• Install, configure, and commission software on‑site to meet customer specifications.

Required profile

• Industrial field experience with strong knowledge of industrial control systems.
• Commitment to safety and ability to work in a safety‑focused environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively (50‑75% of the time).
• Self‑motivated, problem‑solver with critical‑thinking skills.

Required skills

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) programming.
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) development.
• Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagram (FBD).
• Control theory and automation principles.
• Network architecture design.
• Cause‑and‑effect diagram creation.
• Control philosophy development.
• Control algorithm implementation.
• Testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of control systems.

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop a broad skill set at an accelerated pace.
• Dynamic, safety‑focused work environment.
• Potential for personal and professional growth.