Senior Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage Process Systems
Location: Rochester, NY
About the role
Our client in the industrial automation and process systems industry is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to lead full project lifecycles for industrial automation and process control systems. Leveraging your background in PLC/HMI programming, electrical control panel design, and system integration, you will work closely with clients to deliver customized automation solutions for large-scale food and beverage manufacturing operations. This role is well-suited for candidates who want to mentor others, are comfortable working directly with customers, and thrive when leading in hands-on project environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization with strong long-term growth potential and future leadership opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop automation and control system architecture diagrams
- Design electrical control panels and create schematic drawings using AutoCAD
- Specify control system components and prepare system documentation
- Develop PLC I/O assignments and program using Allen-Bradley Logix platforms
- Develop HMI/SCADA applications using industry-standard platforms
- Design industrial communication networks and supporting data infrastructure
- Develop custom applications and database integrations using VB.NET and SQL
- Support new/existing client systems and participate in onsite commissioning/startup activities
- Train client operations and maintenance teams on equipment and control system functionality
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required
- 7+ years industrial automation and controls programming experience required
- Experience within food, dairy, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries required
- Strong PLC and HMI programming experience required
- Demonstrated expertise in system integration and commissioning required
- Proficiency with Allen-Bradley Logix and AutoCAD 2D/3D required
Pay
$125,000 – $145,000 + discretionary bonus (10%)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) with 5% company match
Schedule
Full-time, ~45-55 hours per week
Travel: 20-25% within the U.S.
Relocation assistance is available. Sponsorship is not available.