Sr. Principal Control Systems Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Sr Principal Control Systems Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing automation, infrastructure design, controls, and monitoring systems across the company’s recycling centers. The incumbent focuses on designing, implementing, and continuously improving the effectiveness of our machinery to enhance operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and system integration through hardware, software, systems, processes, and protocols. The Sr Principal Control Systems Engineer serves as a hands-on technical advisor to Area Functional Managers, General Managers, Operations Managers, and Supervisors.

The incumbent will also partner with operations, engineering, IT, and maintenance teams to deliver cohesive and scalable automation solutions that support long‑term operational excellence.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement maintenance and improvement measures for recycling equipment, including conveyors, shredders, optical sorters and material handling systems.

• Collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and electrical infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing control systems and optimize the performance of control systems, ensuring efficient and reliable operations and improving operational outcomes.

• Lead cross‑functional projects from concept through commissioning, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.

• Analyzes system performance and implements improvements to maximize uptime, throughput, and efficiency.

• Maintain detailed documentation for control systems, and ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulation, and industry standards in all control systems designs.

• Support commissioning new equipment, retrofits of existing systems, and analysis of acquired equipment.

• Champion a strong safety culture by incorporating industrial safety standards, including LO/TO, machine safeguarding, and electrical safety in all control and infrastructure projects.

• Good communicator with the ability to translate findings in a strategic and tactical manner through investment opportunities.

• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, instrumentation, and process control.

• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting CAD drawings and engineering schematics (AutoCAD).

• Experience with SCADA Systems, Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus) and data logging

• Strong electrical, mechanical, and programming background.

• Experience with advanced control strategies, such as model predictive control (MPC) and advanced process control (APC).

• Bachelor's degree in Control Systems Automation, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field - preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 10 or more years of experience in industrial control systems, preferably in recycling or manufacturing environments.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits:

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO

STATEMENT:
Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic…