
Blue Bridge People is a talent partner that connects top technical and business professionals with forward-thinking organizations. Since 2020, they have focused on humanizing the hiring experience and building strong relationships to deliver world-class STEM talent in IT, Engineering, ERP, Data Engineering, AI, and Modernization technologies. Their approach combines US-based recruiting excellence with cost-effective global partnerships across Asia, India, China, and EMEA regions. They aim to bridge the gap between innovative companies and exceptional talent, offering solutions for contract, permanent placements, and executive hiring. Blue Bridge People has supported over 100,000+ candidates and serves Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on solving talent pipeline challenges through tailored solutions that drive business forward.

Blue Bridge People is a talent partner that connects top technical and business professionals with forward-thinking organizations. Since 2020, they have focused on humanizing the hiring experience and building strong relationships to deliver world-class STEM talent in IT, Engineering, ERP, Data Engineering, AI, and Modernization technologies. Their approach combines US-based recruiting excellence with cost-effective global partnerships across Asia, India, China, and EMEA regions. They aim to bridge the gap between innovative companies and exceptional talent, offering solutions for contract, permanent placements, and executive hiring. Blue Bridge People has supported over 100,000+ candidates and serves Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on solving talent pipeline challenges through tailored solutions that drive business forward.
Controls Engineer – Material Handling Automation
Our client is hiring a Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, and deployment of complex control systems for material handling automation. This role also serves as the technical owner of the client’s emulation and virtual commissioning platform.
The Controls Engineer owns projects from design through commissioning, develops and maintains reusable emulation component libraries (Emulate3D or equivalent), and defines PLC-to-emulation I/O standards to support virtual commissioning as the default approach for FAT, code QA, training, and design validation. The role provides hands-on PLC/HMI delivery support (Rockwell/Beckhoff + Ignition), drives standardization, supports troubleshooting escalations, mentors engineers in model-driven testing, and collaborates closely with Mechanical and Electrical teams to reduce on-site time, risk, and cost.
System Architecture, Standards & Tooling
Emulation Platform Ownership
Technical Leadership & Execution
Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration
Team Development, Mentorship & Culture Building
Strategic Growth & Innovation
Education and Experience
Technical Skills
Leadership & Professional Skills
Compensation range: $115,000 - $150,000 DOE