Sr Automation Control Engineer

• Drive equipment reliability through root cause analysis (RCCA), preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze equipment performance, downtime trends, and system data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance strategies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and troubleshooting documentation.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen events, TPM initiatives, 5S activities, and other Lean Manufacturing efforts.
• Support capital projects including equipment specification, design review, installation, startup, commissioning, and validation.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance technicians, controls technicians, and operations personnel.
• Train production and maintenance teams on new automation systems, controls, and equipment functionality.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, IT, and external vendors to achieve site performance objectives.
• Support project planning, resource coordination, and execution while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety standards, and company policies.
• Ensure automation systems comply with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and equipment safety reviews.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators including equipment uptime, OEE, fault history, and maintenance metrics.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends, predict failures, and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation including electrical drawings, PLC backups, network architecture, SOPs, and maintenance records.
• Targeted annual compensation range of $85,000–$110,000.
• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly.

is competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting industrial automation and controls within a manufacturing, distribution, or automated material handling environment.
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), FactoryTalk, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial networking.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, instrumentation, robotics, vision systems, and automated equipment.
• Experience leading automation projects, system upgrades, and equipment commissioning.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and TPM methodologies.
• Experience working with OEMs, system integrators, and cross-functional engineering teams.

• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, or automated distribution environments.
• Experience with SCADA systems, industrial Ethernet networks, SQL databases, and data historians.
• Knowledge of warehouse automation systems, conveyors, sortation systems, robotics, AGVs/AMRs, or ASRS equipment.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to walk production and warehouse floors for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders, access elevated platforms, bend, kneel, and work around energized industrial equipment while following established safety procedures.
• Ability to support off-shift, weekend, and emergency troubleshooting as business needs require.