Controls & Automation Sr. Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and maintain industrial automation controls (PLC, HMI, SCADA) and execute capital projects to support food and beverage manufacturing operations.
Role type
Senior Industrial Controls & Automation Engineer
Builds
Manufacturing automation systems, control logic, and digital factory initiatives
Domain
Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming (Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix), HMI development, SCADA systems, industrial networking, project management, vendor management, troubleshooting, system commissioning, OT cybersecurity principles, SQL databases, MES integrations
Preferred skills
Wonderware/AVEVA System Platform, industrial robotics (FANUC/KUKA/ABB), object-oriented programming, scripting, GAMP knowledge, AutoCAD Electrical
Technologies
Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk View), Wonderware, AVEVA, SQL, MES, industrial Ethernet
Responsibilities
Design and commission PLC/HMI/SCADA applications for plant operations; lead automation programming and control system upgrade projects; manage system integrators and contractors for capital projects; troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment and network issues; develop automation design documentation and technical standards; mentor maintenance and operations personnel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership