Controls Designer

At BOS Innovations, we are driven by a clear purpose: to deliver exceptional industrial automation solutions that solve real manufacturing challenges and enable our customers to compete at the highest levels. For over 25 years, we’ve partnered with manufacturers across North America, from automotive to energy to advanced industries -providing intelligent automation systems built on precision, reliability, and innovation.

Guided by our core values of Truth, Excellence, Work Ethics, and Innovation, we are committed to serving our customers and supporting one another with integrity and accountability. At BOS, people come first. We believe in cultivating an environment where talented individuals grow into inspired professionals of character and competence. Our purpose is not only to deliver great technology, but also to develop great people - fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.

About the Role

The Controls Designer develops electrical and pneumatic designs for custom industrial automation systems. This role is responsible for creating accurate, practical, and cost-effective controls designs that meet customer requirements and can be efficiently built, integrated, and supported by the project team.

Location: Lexington, KY
Employment Type: Full TimeDepartment: Engineering
Wage: $36/hr. - $45/hr.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop electrical and pneumatic schematics for custom automation systems using SolidWorks Electrical.
• Review project scope, customer specifications, and functional requirements to determine controls-design requirements.
• Select electrical, safety, controls, and pneumatic components based on technical requirements, availability, cost, and customer standards.
• Participate in concept, internal design, and customer design reviews.
• Work closely with Mechanical Design, Programming, Applications, Project Management, and Build teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support Applications Engineering with controls concepts, design-labor estimates, and controls-purchase estimates.
• Develop technical requirements and RFQs for major controls purchases and communicate with suppliers regarding specifications, pricing, and lead times.
• Identify long-lead components, technical risks, design conflicts, and potential budget or schedule impacts.
• Support the Build and Programming teams by resolving controls-design issues during assembly, integration, and commissioning.
• Communicate with customers as required to ensure designs meet applicable specifications and standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including as-built schematics, bills of materials, spare-parts lists, and OEM documentation.