Sr. Controls Engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in electrical engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field with 8+ years of direct industrial automation and controls engineering experience.
• Strong hands on experience programming and commissioning Siemens and Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and HMIs.
• Demonstrated authorship of controls standards, specifications, or code libraries used by other engineers and vendors. ISA-88 batch control: physical and procedural models, phase logic design, equipment/recipe separation.
• Deep understanding of servos, VFDs, highspeed conveyors, robotic cells, and automated material handling systems.
• Safety PLC programming competence and ISO 13849 / IEC 62061 interlock design judgment with the discipline to accept, reject, and defend decisions to OEMs with varying standards.
• Proficiency with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, OPCUA, Modbus, serial, and similar industrial communication standards.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
• Preferred Skills
• Working experience with multi - axis robotic systems (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB) and machine vision platforms (Cognex, Keyence)
• Experience in heavy industrial, greenfield, chemical, or metallurgical manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing SCADA applications in Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, or similar platforms.
• AGV infrastructure design and integration experience
• Familiarity with Python, C++, or other high level languages for automation or data analytics.
• Experience in regulated industries such as Defense, Aerospace, or Automotive and/or Batch/Hybrid processes (chemicals, materials, metals, pharma)
• Physical and Environmental Requirements
• The position requires regular presence on the production floor and the ability to navigate all areas of the facility. Candidates must be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in environments that may be hot, humid, or noisy. The role also requires the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and adherence to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Employees must be able to complete required fit testing, wear appropriate PPE for the duration of assigned tasks, and respond safely to changing conditions within the production environment.