Senior Automation Controls Engineer

About the Role

The position provides support to manufacturing automation. Designs, advises, implements, and troubleshoots automated systems to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety.

Shift: 1st. Pay: $95,000.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical or Controls Engineering with 5+ years of experience in the industry.
• Ability to interpret and create electrical prints.
• Ability to use CAD Applications such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Visio.
• Extensive knowledge of Rockwell Automation software and hardware.
• Knowledge of other PLC and HMI hardware and software products from vendors such as Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, and others.
• Knowledge of serial/digital communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, RS232, CAN.
• Experience implementing system designs.

• Create and edit PLC and HMI programs for internal equipment.
• Select and configure appropriate control components, sensors, drives, and other instruments for projects.
• Design electrical schematics, network architecture diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Troubleshoot issues to provide root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Support development and commission new equipment and upgrades.
• Identify cost reduction and optimization opportunities.
• Evaluate systems for operational safety and make recommendations.
• Configure communication interfaces to other control systems (PLCs, HMIs, Robots, Sensors, Lasers).

A 10% shift premium is paid for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.

• Medical Insurance – Includes medical, dental, vision, audio, and prescription drug coverage. + $125 annual reimbursement for purchase of eligible vitamins & minerals.
• Life Insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay, includes accidental death & dismemberment.
• Disability – Includes short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care, available annually during open enrollment.
• Timely evaluations with potential for a pay increase.
• Paid vacation – 2 weeks accrual per year to start, increasing after five and ten years of service.
• Holiday pay – 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement benefits – 401(k) with profit‑sharing contribution and 200% company match on the first 3% deferred.
• Additional paid time off (PTO) for hourly positions – unused time is paid out annually.
• Paid parental leave – To assist and support new parents with balancing work and family matters.
• Onsite clinic services – On‑location medical services by licensed providers at no cost to employees.
• Education assistance programs – Student loan repayment / tuition assistance options.
• Counseling resources – Easy and convenient access to professional counseling services online.
• Wellness resources – Comprehensive interactive personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards/gift cards.
• Uniform subsidies and/or uniforms provided for applicable roles, based on job requirements.
• Safety shoes – Subsidy for annual purchase of OSHA‑approved safety shoes, based on job requirements.
• Employee assistance programs – Program to help employees navigate challenging life circumstances.