Senior Controls Engineer

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Full Time Professional MAG - MP Magnetics LLC, Fort Worth, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

MP Materials is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation and operational technology systems, with expertise in industrial control systems, SCADA platforms, data acquisition, and industrial networking. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems that ensure the efficient operation of industrial processes and systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Architect, implement, and maintain SCADA and HMI systems using Factory Talk View, WinCC, and related platforms.
• Deploy and manage AVEVA PI (formerly OSIsoft PI) systems for real-time data acquisition, historian, and analytics.
• Implement and maintain Rockwell Asset Centre for centralized management of automation assets and change tracking.
• Design and support industrial network infrastructures, including VLANs, managed switches, firewalls, and segmentation strategies.
• Integrate control systems and field data into enterprise-level platforms to support Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory initiatives.
• Ensure secure and reliable data flow from PLCs and sensors to MES, ERP, and cloud-based analytics systems.
• Support and maintain PLC and HMI applications, including programming, troubleshooting, and version control.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, production, and engineering teams to enable and secure OT/IT convergence.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices in controls architecture, documentation, and change management.
• Troubleshoot OT network, SCADA, and data system issues in high-availability production environments.
• Develop and configure Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems for industrial control applications (e.g., Siemens WinCC, or Rockwell Factory Talk).
• Ensure seamless integration between HMI systems and PLC control systems.
• Set up and maintain communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, and OPC.
• Prepare technical documentation for control systems, including system design, PLC programs, HMI configurations, network diagrams, troubleshooting guides, control narratives, and I/O list.
• Conduct factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) to ensure systems meet project requirements.
• Oversee and participate in the installation, commissioning, and start-up of control systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance and expertise in control system design and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Controls and OT systems in industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience with Factory Talk View SE/ME, Siemens…