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MSI Express, Inc.

Senior Controls Engineer

Portage, IN · On-site

$89K - $117K/yr

Advanced Programming and Software Development Leadership: * Guide the programming of PLCs, HMIs, robots, and other control devices, ensuring systems meet complex requirements. * Lead collaboration ...

Integra

Controls Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$71K - $93K/yr

Advanced Controls & Automation Engineering * Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex control systems, including PLC, SCADA, and HMI solutions for manufacturing and mission ...

Lear Corporation

Controls Engineer Manager

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

CONTROLS ENGINEER MANAGER AUBURN HILLS, MI The Controls Engineer Manager is responsible for providing advanced controls engineering and technical oversight within a manufacturing environment. This ...

Lear Corporation

Controls Engineer Manager

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

CONTROLS ENGINEER MANAGER AUBURN HILLS, MI The Controls Engineer Manager is responsible for providing advanced controls engineering and technical oversight within a manufacturing environment. This ...

Magna

Group Controls Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

Serves as a North America controls engineering subject matter expert, responsible for supporting ... Focuses on PLCs, HMIs, machine-level networks, vision integration, and advanced controls ...

Magna

Group Controls Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

Serves as a North America controls engineering subject matter expert, responsible for supporting ... Focuses on PLCs, HMIs, machine-level networks, vision integration, and advanced controls ...

MAHLE

Controls Engineer

Murfreesboro, TN · On-site

$75K - $98K/yr

Your Contribution As a Controls Engineer reporting to the Head of Supervisors, you will be responsible to provide advanced controls engineering expertise to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide ...

MAHLE

Controls Engineer

Murfreesboro, TN · On-site

$75K - $98K/yr

Your Contribution As a Controls Engineer reporting to the Head of Supervisors, you will be responsible to provide advanced controls engineering expertise to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide ...

Messer Americas

Senior Controls Engineer

Bridgewater, NJ · On-site

$99K - $131K/yr

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement advanced controls ... As part of our Project Engineering and Execution (PE) Americas team, you'll play a critical role in ...

Messer Americas

Senior Controls Engineer

Bridgewater, NJ · On-site

$99K - $131K/yr

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement advanced controls ... As part of our Project Engineering and Execution (PE) Americas team, you'll play a critical role in ...

Messer Americas

Senior Controls Engineer

Houston, TX

$92K - $122K/yr

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement advanced controls ... As part of our Project Engineering and Execution (PE) Americas team, you'll play a critical role in ...

Johnson Controls

Controls Engineer II

New Freedom, PA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

You will join a collaborative engineering team delivering advanced controls for chillers, air handlers, and smart building products that optimize cooling/heating performance and energy efficiency.

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Senior Controls Engineer

MSI Express, Inc.

Portage, IN • On-site

$89K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description:
ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Controls Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of sophisticated controls and automation systems, serving as a principal figure in advancing the company's operational efficiency and technical capabilities. This role entails overseeing complex and critical industrial automation projects, including advanced PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion control systems, and comprehensive process and discrete manufacturing environments. The Senior Controls Engineer is expected to provide strategic direction in the selection and deployment of automation technologies, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in controls engineering practices.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Advanced System Design and Strategic Integration:
  • Lead the development and integration of advanced control systems for industrial automation, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
  • Champion the deployment of cutting-edge control strategies and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and expand automation capabilities.

Complex Troubleshooting and Optimization:
  • Oversee advanced troubleshooting efforts, providing expert guidance to resolve intricate system issues and improve process reliability and performance.
  • Direct the optimization of control systems to achieve superior efficiency, quality, and safety standards.

Advanced Programming and Software Development Leadership:
  • Guide the programming of PLCs, HMIs, robots, and other control devices, ensuring systems meet complex requirements.
  • Lead collaboration efforts with the corporate engineering team on advanced programming and software development projects.

Strategic Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to support strategic continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
  • Lead the development and implementation of breakthrough automation technologies and practices.

Documentation Standardization and Compliance Leadership:
  • Set standards for and oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive control system documentation, ensuring best practices in record-keeping and compliance.

Advanced Training and Mentorship:
  • Develop and deliver advanced training programs for technical teams, enhancing their capabilities in control systems operation and maintenance.
  • Mentor junior controls engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Project Management Excellence:
  • Provide senior leadership in managing controls-related projects, from conceptualization through to implementation, ensuring excellence in execution and adherence to strategic objectives.

Research, Innovation, and Technology Evaluation:
  • Champion the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, leading research into advanced control and automation solutions aligned with industry trends.

QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE
Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field; or equivalent comprehensive work experience - Required
  • 8+ years of experience in advanced controls engineering roles in manufacturing environments or with systems/machine integrators, including leadership experience - Preferred

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Expert knowledge of advanced control system design principles and state-of-the-art industrial automation technologies - Required
  • Excellent programming skills for sophisticated PLCs, HMIs, and robotics systems - Required
  • Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects, from inception to completion, with a track record of innovation and success - Required
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills - Required
  • Experience with advanced Allen Bradley control systems and a deep understanding of process controls, remote operations, and SCADA systems - Preferred
  • High proficiency in AutoCAD and/or other system design software for advanced system design - Preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical teams - Required

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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