BlastOne

BlastOne

Controls Systems Engineer

Columbus, Ohio · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 33 days ago
GitProduct StrategyExcelAutoCADSystems EngineeringPLCElectrical EngineeringControlsTCP/IPCommunicationProblem SolvingSCADA

About the role

  • BlastOne is a business that is growing fast globally and looking for top talent to join our dynamic and fast paced family!
  • What makes us great is phenomenal staff who fit our fantastic culture!
  • What we do: BlastOne is a leading global supplier of Abrasive Blasting and Painting Facilities to a range of different industries.

Responsibilities

  • Strong system-level thinking with the ability to design scalable and maintainable architectures.
  • Ability to lead technical direction without direct authority (influence across teams).
  • The position emphasizes governance in PLC and HMI software design using Beckhoff TwinCAT and Ignition platforms, including development of reusable libraries, modular architectures, and standardized interfaces across subsystems.
  • Develop and maintain standardized PLC and HMI software architectures using Beckhoff TwinCAT and Ignition platforms.
  • Establish and maintain software development standards, including naming conventions, code structure, version control, and documentation practices.
  • Develop reusable function blocks, libraries, and templates to improve consistency and efficiency across projects.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and product engineering teams to align control system design with overall product architecture.
  • Provide technical oversight and design reviews for PLC/HMI software developed by other engineers.
  • Support integration of proprietary equipment with third-party and customer-supplied systems.
  • Drive continuous improvement of control system standards and product platforms.

Requirements

  • 15% Travel Required
  • Required Skills/Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in industrial control systems design and development.
  • Strong experience with modular software design, reusable libraries, and configurable architectures.
  • Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, TCP/IP, OPC UA).
  • Support FAT, system validation, and commissioning activities as required, with focus on validating core software functionality and standards.
  • Proven ability to define and enforce software standards and best practices.
  • Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA standards, and hazardous area classification requirements.

Skills

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in complex, integrated systems.

Compensation

  • Incredible opportunities to grow within the company and the industry, both your responsibilities and compensation

Company info

  • BlastOne is a leading global supplier of Abrasive Blasting and Painting Facilities to a range of different industries.
  • Hiring fantastic people is our key to growth.
  • We hire top talent who shares our values!
  • The Control Systems Engineer is responsible for the architecture, development, and governance of standardized, configurable control system software for automated blast and paint booth systems.
  • This role is part of the product development team and focuses on establishing scalable software baselines that support multiple projects and product configurations.
  • The Engineer ensures that control system software aligns with company product strategy, supports efficient project execution, and complies with NEC, NFPA, and applicable safety standards.
  • Define and implement modular, configurable software frameworks to support multiple product variants and customer configurations.
  • Define system architectures, including communication protocols, data models, and integration strategies between subsystems.

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