Sr. Controls Engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in electrical engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field with 7+ 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 multi-vendor acceptance campaign management, disciplined change control with the ability to triage punch items to fix in situ or kick back to a vendor. Technical writing that vendors and auditors can both execute against.
• Deep understanding of servos, VFDs, highspeed conveyors, robotic cells, and automated material handling systems.
• 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
• Background as a commissioning-focused controls engineer at a system integrator or machine OEM - someone who has both written machine code and accepted other people’s.
• Robotics & Vision Systems: 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 integration experience
• Familiarity with Python, C++, or other high-level languages for automation or data analytics.
• Experience in regulated industries or such as Defense, Aerospace, or Automotive or GAMP 5 / computer system validation exposure
• 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.