Controls Automation Engineer

Location: Lafayette, CO |
Experience: 3–5 Years |
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer / Controls Engineer to support manufacturing automation, equipment connectivity, data integration, and Industry 4.0 initiatives in a regulated clean-room manufacturing environment. The role involves connecting PLC and non-PLC equipment to the Ignition platform and databases, enabling real‑time data collection, OEE reporting, equipment monitoring, and Power BI dashboards.

• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming and integration
• SCADA, IIoT, Digital Factory, Industry 4.0 concepts
• Power BI dashboard development, publishing, maintenance, and scheduled refresh
• SQL and database integration
• Software design, development, verification, validation, and testing
• Manufacturing data analytics, OEE, KPI reporting, SPC
• Troubleshooting equipment communication and data flow issues
• Embedded systems experience
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills

• Medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience
• Non-Product Software (NPS) validation
• Device
  
  WISE, HiveMQ
• Python programming
• Version control systems
• Change control processes
• Visual interface testing and validation

• Integrate manufacturing equipment with industrial data platforms and databases.
• Develop and maintain data communication architectures.
• Support OEE, equipment performance, and operational dashboards.
• Build and maintain Power BI reports and automated reporting solutions.
• Perform software verification, validation, testing, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teams to implement Smart Factory solutions.
• Ensure accurate, reliable, and accessible manufacturing data for continuous improvement and operational excellence.