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.