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Overview

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! We believe in paying well and offering great benefits to attract the best talent.

What we do: BlastOne is a leading globalsupplierof 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 Role

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 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. 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.

• Develop and maintain standardized PLC and HMI software architectures using Beckhoff TwinCAT and Ignition platforms.
• Define and implement modular, configurable software frameworks to support multiple product variants and customer configurations.
• 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.
• Define system architectures, including communication protocols, data models, and integration strategies between subsystems.
• 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.
• Support FAT, system validation, and commissioning activities as required, with focus on validating core software functionality and standards.
• Participate in troubleshooting complex system issues and lead root cause investigations.
• Ensure control system designs meet applicable NEC, NFPA (70, 70E, 79), and hazardous location requirements.
• Contribute to long-term product roadmap development related to automation, controls, and digital systems.
• Provide guidance or oversight on electrical schematics and system design developed in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Office environment

Work SCHEDULE

• M-F between hours of 7am-5pm
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience developing PLC software in Structured Text, preferably using Beckhoff TwinCAT.
• Experience developing scalable HMI/SCADA systems using Ignition.
• Strong experience with modular software design, reusable libraries, and configurable architectures.
• Proven ability to define and enforce software standards and best practices.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, TCP/IP, OPC UA).
• Experience integrating multi-system architectures, including third-party and OEM equipment.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA standards, and hazardous area classification requirements.
• Experience supporting system commissioning and troubleshooting in industrial environments.
• Strong system-level thinking with the ability to design scalable and maintainable architectures.
• Ability to lead technical direction without direct authority (influence across teams).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in complex, integrated systems.
• Strong communication skills for conveying standards and design intent to cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail with a focus on long-term maintainability and robustness.
• Ability to balance product standardization with project-specific flexibility.
• Advanced proficiency in PLC programming environments, particularly Beckhoff TwinCAT.
• Experience with Ignition HMI/SCADA platform development.
• Familiarity with version control tools and structured development workflows.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical for control panel and system design.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git or equivalent).
• Experience in product development or platform standardization environments (not just project-based work).

The Perks working at BlastOne

• Great family culture with a meaningful mission
• Flexible time off
• Generous 401k policy
• Industry leading Health Insurance & benefits program
• Ability to put your personal stamp on the success of a company
• Incredible opportunities to grow within the company and the industry, both your responsibilities and compensation

Personality / Core Value Requirements

BlastOne is a unique company. We have a strong, close-knit team of hard working, caring professionals who have a passion for supporting our customers. We are a third-generation family business, and we are dedicated to growing for generations to come. To accomplish this, we take great effort to ensure that the members we add to our team will contribute positively to the great culture we already have.

We're happy - but we spell it HAPIEE which is an acronym for our core values and beliefs:

• H:Humility- it is the team that wins - no one is better than anyone else on the team. My success is just as much the result of others I work with.
• A: We'reAgile- we move and work quickly and are flexible - we change quick.
• P: We're positive, outgoing andPassionate! Our favorite phrase is 'CAN DO!'
• I: We act withIntegrityat all times. We are respectful and courteous. We do the right thing.
• E: WeExecute- we do what we say we will do. Action is better than inaction.
• E: We always operate withExcellence and with a hard work ethic.