About the OpportunityStep into a cornerstone manufacturing environment that is aggressively modernizing its shop floor through cutting-edge industrial automation, advanced robotics, and precision machine vision systems. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will be at the tip of the spear of our manufacturing technology strategy-owning the design, integration, and continuous improvement of complex automated systems that drive high-volume, heavy industrial production.

If you are energized by rolling up your sleeves to architect robust control solutions, troubleshoot advanced automation cells, and modernize legacy equipment in a rock-solid, stable manufacturing facility, this is your platform to make an immediate, highly visible impact.

What you will do:

Automation & Systems Design:

Design, program, and integrate automated manufacturing equipment, electrical control panels, and cell architecture.

Robotics Integration:

Program and optimize industrial robots (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa) for high-efficiency material handling and assembly.

Machine Vision Systems:

Implement and maintain machine vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence, Datalogic) for automated quality control.

PLC Programming & Troubleshooting:

Write and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC code (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and HMI interfaces to maximize uptime.

Plant Floor Support:

Serve as the technical expert for electrical and controls troubleshooting, partnering with maintenance and operations teams.

Continuous Improvement:

Spearhead engineering projects focused on reducing downtime, optimizing cycle times, and modernizing plant infrastructure.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

7+ years in a controls or automation role within heavy manufacturing

PLCs:

Deep expertise with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and

HMIsRobotics:

Hands-on programming and integration experience with major platforms (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa)

Machine Vision:

Proven track record deploying vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence)

Hardware & Systems:

Strong background in electrical controls, drives (PowerFlex/Vacon), schematics, and troubleshootingBenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance4% 401(k) matchContinued trainingPTOCompany holidays