Senior Controls Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and provide daily direction to Controls Engineers and Controls Technologists.
• Drive equipment improvement projects to enhance productivity, quality, availability, and safety.
• Design, develop, install, and commission PLC-based control systems, including I/O checkout, system testing, and startup support.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize HMI and SCADA systems (e.g., Citect, FactoryTalk, RS Studio 5000, CIMPLICITY) in collaboration with IT.
• Provide technical expertise during electrical and functional test equipment projects, ensuring reliable hardware/software integration.
• Support production by troubleshooting, resolving PLC-related machine issues, and improving system reliability.
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, schematics, instructions, and test records.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, and production teams while upholding company policies, goals, and employee charter principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent Trades Certification with significant work experience preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Controls Technologist or related IT related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of Allen–Bradley PLC platforms, including RSLogix 500/5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, and PanelView HMI applications.
• Ability to understand and apply ladder logic, PLC I/O control, HMI operation, and troubleshoot PLC programs and electrical control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networks and field devices (DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, Point I/O) and common electrical components.
• Familiarity with vision and inspection systems (Keyence, Cognex, IFM, Omron) and related sensing technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and design specifications, proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills with the flexibility to work overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Controls Technologist or related IT related field.
• Must have working knowledge of Allen–Bradley PLC platforms, including RSLogix 500/5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, and PanelView HMI applications.
• Must have ability to understand and apply ladder logic, PLC I/O control, HMI operation, and troubleshoot PLC programs and electrical control systems.
• Must have knowledge of industrial networks and field devices (DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, Point I/O) and common electrical components.
• Must have familiarity with vision and inspection systems (Keyence, Cognex, IFM, Omron) and related sensing technologies.
• Must have ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and design specifications, proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Must have strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills with the flexibility to work overtime as required.