Senior Controls Engineer
Core
Design, program, repair, and maintain PLC systems, automation devices, and electrical equipment to stabilize plant operations and improve productivity.
Role type
Senior Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation)
Builds
Reliable manufacturing operations for food and beverage production facilities
Domain
Industrial Automation / Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Industrial Automation Systems)
Required skills
PLC programming and troubleshooting, Allen Bradley PLC5/500/Control Logix, motor control and VFD operations, safety circuits (Category III/IV), industrial communication protocols (DH+, Ethernet, Profibus, DeviceNET), OT software management (WonderWare, FactoryTalk View, RSView), project planning and execution, team leadership and coaching, breakdown analysis, continuous improvement methodologies
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma certification, thermal processing equipment knowledge (heat exchangers, CIP systems), industrial utility systems knowledge
Technologies
Allen Bradley PLC5, 500, Control Logix, WonderWare, FactoryTalk View, RSView, ZPI, MARS, Colos, ThinManager, Aveva, Microsoft Suite
Responsibilities
Program, troubleshoot, and repair PLC systems and automation devices; diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform complex repairs; manage major electrical upgrades and substation operations; lead, coach, and train electricians on automation and controls; schedule and complete controls work orders; perform breakdown analysis on electrical failures; plan and execute OPEX and Capital Projects; manage OT software and plant data systems; create and implement controls training programs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities