Senior Controls & Automation Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
A growing advanced manufacturing organization is seeking a hands‐on Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to design, program, and support the control systems, automation equipment, and OT/IT network infrastructure that keep production running. This role is ideal for someone who loves solving complex technical problems and thrives in a fast‐paced, high‐growth environment. This is a very hands-on role.
Responsibilities
- Design, program, and commission PLC‐based control systems (Allen‐Bradley preferred).
- Develop and maintain HMI applications (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or similar).
- Lead equipment integrations, controls upgrades, and commissioning activities.
- Troubleshoot automation issues and minimize downtime.
- Design and maintain OT network infrastructure (managed switches, VLANs, firewall segmentation).
- Build data pipelines from PLC/SCADA systems to historians and analytics tools.
- Support MES implementation and improve real‐time visibility.
- Maintain documentation, version control, and change management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Computer Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of hands‐on controls and automation experience.
- Strong PLC programming skills (Studio 5000/RSLogix).
- Experience with HMI development and industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, VLANs).
- Ability to manage projects independently from design through commissioning.
- Must be a US citizen
What we are looking for:
- Aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing experience.
- SCADA (Ignition), MES, or data historian experience.
- Motion control, robotics, or vision systems.
- Familiarity with NFPA 79, ISA standards, or OT cybersecurity frameworks.
- Strong familiarity with PLC
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