Job Description

Benefits:

U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company contribution, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 6 scheduled paid holidays. Additionally, eligible hourly/non-exempt and exempt employees accrue up to 112 hours of PTO based on years of service and may annually take up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time.  Additional paid sick leave is also provided if required by state or local law.  

Summary of Position:

The Controls Engineer III leads controls and automation projects, including complete system design, advanced programming, architecture development, and integration of new equipment. This role serves as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting, documentation, and process optimization. The engineer mentors junior staff, drives controls standards, coordinates with customers, vendors and contractors, and ensures projects meet safety, quality, and performance requirements. Operates with minimal oversight and contributes to strategic planning of the project.

Essential Functions:

•    Lead design, programming, and implementation of large-scale control system projects

•    Architect control-system layouts, networks, PLC standards, and automation strategies

•    Perform advanced troubleshooting on complex or intermittent failures

•    Develop controls standards, best practices, and documentation requirements

•    Train, mentor, and support engineers and technical staff

•    Work with vendors, review proposals, and approve technical deliverables

•    Ensure system reliability, maintainability, and compliance with regulatory and company guidelines

Competencies:

1.    Ensures Accountability

2.    Tech Savvy

3.    Communicates Effectively

4.    Values Differences

5.    Customer Focus

6.    Resourcefulness

7.    Drives Results

8.    Plans and Prioritizes

9.    Decision Quality

10.    Self-Development

Work Environment:

This position is based in a professional office setting and regularly utilizes workplace technology, including computers, smartphones, multifunction printers, cloud-based filing systems, and collaboration tools.

Physical Demands:

This role requires physical capabilities that support the successful execution of key responsibilities. The employee regularly engages in verbal and written communication with colleagues and clients to address project-related inquiries and must be able to convey accurate information clearly and efficiently. The position involves remaining seated at a workstation for approximately 75% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access equipment, supplies, and shared resources. Daily tasks include consistent use of computers and standard office technology such as keyboards, printers, and multifunction devices. The role also involves transporting equipment boxes weighing up to 25 pounds within the building and to other offsite locations as needed for project support.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree    
• 5-10 years of experience

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering: preferably Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or related Automation fields

•    Expert-level PLC/HMI programming and system integration experience

•    Strong understanding of system architecture, industrial networking, and SCADA platforms

•    Experience leading automation projects and system startups

•    Competence with electrical design tools, safety circuits, and code compliance

•    Proven ability to perform advanced troubleshooting and system optimization

•    Leadership and mentoring capabilities

•    Ability to develop standards, best practices, and technical documentation

AAP/EEO Statement:

3MD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other category that is protected by applicable law.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.