Automation and Controls Systems Engineer

About the Role

As a Lead Automation and Systems Engineer, you will drive the design, optimization, and long-term reliability of complex instrumentation and control systems. You will serve as a technical authority, ensuring our electrical infrastructure and process control frameworks are robust, efficient, and aligned with high-output manufacturing goals.

• Lead the end-to-end execution of instrumentation and power system upgrades, managing projects from initial design through final commissioning.
• Deliver high-impact plant modifications by resolving complex engineering challenges and implementing innovative control solutions.
• Direct cross-functional teams, including designers and technical craft personnel, to ensure project milestones and quality standards are met.
• Own the financial and operational health of projects by developing detailed scopes of work, managing bid packages, and tracking budget performance.
• Collaborate with Operations and Reliability Engineering departments to integrate new systems seamlessly into existing workflows.
• Enhance site safety and operational integrity by actively participating in hazard analysis and risk mitigation reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of professional experience within an industrial or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Deep technical proficiency in instrumentation, industrial controls, and electrical power distribution.
• Proven track record of working with DCS and PLC platforms to automate and optimize production processes.

• Strong understanding of advanced process control principles and loop tuning.
• Experience managing project life cycles, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems in a fast-paced production setting.