About Us:
At TAG Solutions, we measure success by the results of our customers. Hundreds of companies are achieving or exceeding their manufacturing performance objectives with our help. Our engineers are experts in both current automation technologies and legacy systems, designing and deploying systems that make sense for you and deliver the best payback.
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Job Description:
TAG Solutions designs and delivers automation systems built around robotics, machine vision, and controls, using products from our distribution partners. Our engineers work across many industries and machine types. Our service offerings include:
- Turnkey automation projects, from proposal through startup
- Hourly field service and engineering
- Training (private custom classes and vendor-certified classes)
WHY JOIN US:
- Own the whole project: Design it, program it, start it up, and see it running on the customer’s floor.
- Vendor certifications and training on the platforms we sell and support.
- A defined path to Senior Project Engineer, with clear criteria.
- Standard benefits: health coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for a controls and electrical engineer who can own automation projects from concept through customer handoff. You will design control panels, program PLCs, HMIs, and drives, and lead startup on the customer’s floor. This role is built for someone who already works independently and wants a clear path to Senior Engineer, with growing responsibility for project leadership, proposals, and mentoring.
HOW YOUR TIME IS SPENT:
- ~50% Electrical design, controls programming, and commissioning
- ~20% Project execution and customer communication
- ~20% Proposals, product specification, and sales support
- ~10% Field service and training
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Electrical Design: Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of materials for control systems, including power distribution, motor control, safety circuits, and field wiring. Design to NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A.
- Controls Programming: Program, configure, and debug PLCs/PACs, HMIs, and VFDs/servo drives, including industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus) and integration of robots, vision systems, and third-party devices.
- Commissioning & Startup: Lead onsite installation support, checkout, startup, and customer acceptance testing. Deliver complete as-built documentation (drawings, program backups, and user documentation).
- Project Execution: Deliver assigned projects to the approved proposal, schedule, and budget. Communicate status, risks, and change orders to the Engineering Manager and customer.
- Proposals & Product Specification: Develop engineering proposals for turnkey solutions using TAG’s standard templates, pricing worksheets, and pricing guidelines, and specify automation products that meet customer requirements and budgets.
- Field Service: Troubleshoot, replace, upgrade, or modify existing automation systems and components, including legacy platforms and migrations.
- Training: Deliver training on our distribution partners’ automation products to internal and external audiences.
- Sales Support: Join outside sales on customer calls and site visits to scope opportunities and drive future sales.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians through design reviews, code reviews, and on-the-job training.
- Present technical information and respond to questions from customer managers and project teams.
- Provide account insights to Sales after communicating with or visiting customers.
- Contribute to internal standards, such as program templates, library blocks, and drawing standards, to improve quality and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate and current project files, timesheets, and expense reports.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
- 6–10 years of professional experience in industrial controls and electrical design for automation or machine/process control systems.
- Demonstrated experience taking projects from design through programming, debugging, and onsite commissioning.
- Experience in a systems integrator, OEM, or similar customer-facing environment is preferred.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Electrical Engineering.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Expert PLC/PAC programming on at least one major platform, with the ability to learn new platforms quickly. Multi-platform experience is a plus.
- HMI/SCADA development on one or more industrial platforms.
- Configuration and commissioning of VFDs and servo drives.
- Electrical design in AutoCAD Electrical or a similar ECAD tool (EPLAN, etc.), including schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs.
- Panel design to UL 508A, NFPA 79, and NEC.
- Working knowledge of industrial networks and protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus).
- Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and to diagnose problems in the field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with the automation brands typically used by TAG Solutions, including:
- Robotics: Epson, Universal Robots, MiR, Kawasaki, FANUC
- Machine Vision: Cognex, LMI, SICK
- Controls: Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Siemens
- Experience across multiple PLC/PAC platforms.
- Functional safety experience (safety PLCs, safety relays, risk assessment).
- Basic mechanical design skills using software such as Fusion 360.
- Vendor certifications or prior experience delivering technical training.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work directly with customers and manage multiple projects.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel about 25% overnight.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
- First 90 days: Learn TAG’s standards, templates, and tools; support commissioning on active projects; complete field service calls independently.
- 6 months: Own the design and programming for assigned projects, with design reviews by the Engineering Manager.
- 12 months: Independently deliver projects of $250K – $750K on schedule and budget, and contribute to proposals.
Travel:
About 25% overnight travel, including occasional 3–4 night stays. Most work is local or regional but could be nationwide.
CAREER PATH:
This role is designed to grow into a Senior Project Engineer position as the employee demonstrates technical depth, independent project leadership, proposal and estimating skill, and the ability to mentor others.
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TAG Solutions is proud to be part of Flow Control Group (FCG), a leading solutions provider of technically oriented products and services in flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences. Through its network of specialized companies across North America, FCG delivers mission-critical products, engineering expertise, and customer solutions to a wide range of industries.
Why Build a Career with Us? Everyone’s an Owner of the Company: Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, employees share in that success through a broad-based ownership program available across our portfolio companies. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, competitive 401(k) matching, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, wellness resources, and employee referral programs. The Climb Financial Program: Your financial wellbeing matters. Through Flow Control Group’s Climb Financial Program, employees have access to tools and resources designed to support both immediate needs and long-term goals. Programs may include emergency assistance funds, earned wage access, financial coaching, low-cost loan options, retirement planning resources, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through employee ownership. Training & Development: FCG University is available to all employees, offering access to more than 80,000 learning courses to help you build new skills and advance your career. Career Growth Opportunities: With a growing network of brands across North America, Flow Control Group provides opportunities for advancement, cross-functional experience, mentorship, and professional development in a supportive environment where your contributions make an impact. Equal Opportunity Employer: Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected status.