Controls Engineer

Broad Function and Purpose of Position

The primary function of a Controls Engineer is to implement and provide continued support to the automated processes within our facility. The role focuses on maintaining controls and automation solutions paired with our production equipment, which largely depends on programmable logic controls (PLC) and other non‑robotic automation. The Engineer works under the general supervision of the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, exercising independent judgment in day‑to‑day responsibilities.

• Maintain equipment in accordance with Sika programs, policies, and standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to Sika Housekeeping policy.
• Manage vendors and contractors to ensure compliance with Sika’s health, safety, and behavioral standards and monitor progress toward project completion within agreed time frames and budget.
• Manage projects from start to finish, including Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) with project budgets, savings, timelines, runoff criteria, status reporting, system implementation, and all other project details.
• Implement changes in existing production processes, equipment, and facilities; engineer new processes to increase output capacity and reduce or eliminate bottlenecks.
• Review new and existing layouts of machines and equipment to obtain optimal performance, recommend and implement changes.
• Identify and conceptualize production systems and other automated solutions to drive safety, ergonomics, quality, productivity, and cost reductions throughout operations.
• Gather lessons learned and best practices to streamline future projects.
• Program, troubleshoot, and support automated systems, including PLC‑based controllers, networking solutions, and camera vision systems.
• Create procedures, documentation, routings, and other necessary documentation for the processes.
• Collaborate and communicate cross‑functionally with all levels of the organization, including operators, R&D, QA, supply management, and executive management.
• Serve as the technical expert in controls equipment and automation while mentoring and training others.
• Assume additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s automation strategy.
• Work effectively hands‑on with maintenance and operations employees on the floor, including adjusting work schedules as needed.
• Perform other work and projects as required.

• In-depth knowledge of PLC programming and automation integration.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for control systems and networked instrumentation.
• Project management experience with budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Mentoring and training aptitude for knowledge transfer on automation systems.