Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer Job Description This Senior Controls Engineer role focuses on designing, programming, implementing, and supporting industrial automation and process manufacturing systems for a diverse range of manufacturing clients. You will act as a technical leader on complex automation initiatives, ensuring reliable, efficient, and scalable control solutions while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for industrial automation and process manufacturing applications. Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley and Siemens control systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation. Support process automation projects from initial concept and design through commissioning and handover. Collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to plan and execute automation projects on schedule and within scope.

Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff. Support startup, commissioning, and validation activities for new or upgraded automation systems at client facilities. Develop, review, and maintain automation documentation, including functional specifications, drawings, and system standards. Establish and uphold control system standards, best practices, and procedures across projects.

Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions to clarify requirements and present solutions. Diagnose and resolve issues in manufacturing automation systems, minimizing downtime and improving system performance. Essential Skills 10–15+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience in industrial automation or process manufacturing environments. Strong proficiency in PLC programming, including design, development, testing, and troubleshooting.

Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, including configuration, programming, and maintenance. Extensive experience with Siemens PLCs, including configuration, programming, and maintenance. Practical experience with HMI and SCADA platforms, including screen development and system integration. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and support manufacturing automation systems and control hardware.

Solid background in controls engineering principles, including automation, electrical systems, and programming. Experience supporting process automation projects from concept through commissioning. Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing control system, electrical, and software issues in industrial environments. Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, clients, and engineering teams to deliver successful projects.

Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers on complex automation initiatives. Additional Skills & Qualifications Ignition platform experience for developing and integrating industrial applications. System integration experience, including connecting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and other plant-level systems. Experience leading technical projects, including planning, coordination, and oversight of automation deliverables.

Experience participating in customer meetings and technical reviews to present and refine automation solutions. Experience developing and maintaining automation documentation, standards, and best practices. Work Environment This role supports industrial automation and process manufacturing projects for multiple manufacturing clients, providing exposure to a variety of production environments and technologies.

You will work with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, and may spend time both in an office setting for design and programming tasks and on-site at manufacturing facilities for commissioning, troubleshooting, and support. The position involves close collaboration with project managers, clients, and engineering teams, as well as hands-on work with automat