Controls Engineer

WHO WE ARE

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.

Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.

Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Engineering team! This position will report to the Director of Engineering.

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, and maintaining industrial automation systems that drive safety, efficiency, and product quality across manufacturing operations. This role combines hands‑on troubleshooting with strategic project execution, supporting both legacy and modern control platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.). The ideal candidate brings a proactive mindset, strong technical expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement—playing a key role in reducing downtime, optimizing processes, and enabling smart manufacturing initiatives.

• Ensure control systems meet plant safety policies and industry standards. Maintain safety circuits and participate in safety reviews, keeping audit trails of program changes and ensuring proper authorization for modifications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional and multi‑location teams to drive automation strategies that align with plant‑wide goals for efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation. Champion innovative control solutions that support future scalability.
• Support maintenance teams as the on‑site expert for diagnosing and resolving complex automation issues, including sensors, I/O modules, drives, and control networks. Collaborate closely with maintenance personnel during equipment downtime to help identify and correct control system failures that extend beyond routine troubleshooting.
• Implement regular backups of PLC programs, HMI configurations, and drive settings, maintaining a well‑organized archive. Develop and test recovery plans to restore control systems quickly in case of hardware failure or software corruption.
• Identify opportunities to enhance throughput, reduce scrap, and improve safety through control logic changes.
• Train technicians and production operators on HMI features, and control & safety sequences.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field
• 3+ years in industrial controls or automation
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and best practices (NFPA 70E/79, IEC/ISO)
• Strong collaboration with maintenance and production teams
• Willingness to travel occasionally (~10–20%) to support remote sites

• Exposure to multi‑platform integration
• Familiarity with calendering, polymer or web‑handling processes
• Experience training technicians or operators on control systems

• Safety:
  Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus:
  We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and…