Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

Design, program, integrate, and optimize industrial control systems and automation solutions supporting startup and qualification of a new manufacturing business. Improve line performance, product quality, and safety through PLCs, process controls, instrumentation, system integration, troubleshooting, and collaboration with plant teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement safe, reliable control strategies for manufacturing operations.
• Develop and program PLC-based automation systems and related technologies.
• Integrate production equipment, control systems, machine communications, and higher-level data systems.
• Use analytics and digital or advanced control tools to improve process capability and decision-making.
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot root causes, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Create technical documentation, train plant personnel, and ensure systems meet safety and electrical standards.

Required Skills

• PLC programming, including Control
• Logix
• HMI and SCADA systems
• Continuous and batch process control
• Instrumentation
• Drives and motion control
• Machine vision systems
• Industrial networks and system architecture
• Server infrastructure and virtualization
• Electrical design standards and codes
• Machine and electrical safety practices