SENIOR CONTROLS ENGINEER - Manufacturing (JC432)

SENIOR CONTROLS ENGINEER

Buffalo, NY Must-Haves Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (required) 2+ years of controls or electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of machine/process control hardware, instrumentation, and automation systems Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, ControlLogix, Wonderware HMI, and Rockwell FactoryTalk Understanding of electrical power distribution, process control systems, and troubleshooting Familiarity with

NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA

79, and

OSHA 1910

safety standards Ability to support capital projects, process optimization, and equipment upgrades

Senior Controls Engineer Location:

Buffalo, NY Manufacturing Plant Compensation:

$85,500 - $123,200 annually Join a leading manufacturing operation as a Senior Controls Engineer , where you'll play a critical role in optimizing plant power and control systems, improving reliability, and supporting automation initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to lead technical improvements, support plant-wide electrical and process control systems, and help drive operational excellence. What You'll Do Serve as the primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems Provide technical leadership on electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems to improve plant reliability and performance Develop and maintain power and control standards and ensure consistency across projects and system upgrades Lead execution of the site master plan for power and controls, including modernization and replacement of obsolete technologies Support and develop Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians through skills training and technical mentorship Ensure compliance with electrical safety and regulatory standards , including NFPA and OSHA requirements Validate MES data from PLCs and support process engineers with automation and data analysis initiatives Assist in the design and implementation of machine control systems, HMI development, process automation, and KPI tracking Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, reliability, and cost performance Support quality and compliance systems, including checkweighers, metal detectors, vision systems, ingredient flow, and temperature controls Partner with leadership on equipment selection, installation, and startup , becoming the technical expert for new systems Manage projects ranging from electrical and controls upgrades to full capital initiatives Apply control systems, simulation, and process modeling technologies to improve production and packaging performance Why Join?

Competitive compensation package:

$85,500 - $123,200 annually Opportunity to work on advanced manufacturing automation and controls systems High-impact role with visibility across engineering, operations, and leadership teams Career growth within a technically driven manufacturing environment