Remote Senior Controls Engineer

About the role

Shermco is seeking a Remote Senior Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems for a variety of industrial applications. The role combines system design, programming, testing, and on‑site commissioning while emphasizing safety and reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Promote and practice safety as a personal core value.
• Design and develop control system architecture, cause‑and‑effect diagrams, and control philosophies.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and related devices using Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, and other graphical languages.
• Develop control algorithms and software, ensuring efficient and reliable operation.
• Test, validate, troubleshoot, and optimize control systems to meet performance requirements.
• Install, configure, and commission software on‑site, providing startup support and performance verification.

Required profile

• Safety‑focused professional with industrial field experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems and automation principles.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and work independently in a remote environment.

Required skills

• PLC programming and configuration.
• HMI development and integration.
• Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming.
• Control system design, including network architecture and control philosophy.
• Testing, validation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of control systems.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse projects across the electrical power sector.
• Remote work with limited domestic travel (≈25%).
• Professional growth in a safety‑driven, fast‑growing organization.