Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Comfort starts with our 10000 team members across the globe who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives in our homes work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family where everyone can be themselves.

If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset and innovation propels us into the future youre ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

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Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

Automation & Controls Engineering

• Lead controls architecture development for new automation and capital equipment projects.
• Design develop program and support PLC HMI SCADA motion control and industrial network systems.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics controls documentation network diagrams and technical standards.
• Develop and troubleshoot automation systems utilizing industry-standard platforms such as:
  • Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley)
  • Siemens
  • Omron
  • Beckhoff
  • Ignition SCADA
• Integrate robotics vision systems sensors servo systems and automated material handling equipment.
• Participates in cross functional meetings seminars vendor trips and training sessions to effectively investigate and evaluate new technology advancements and equipment developments

Project Management

• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning and production launch.
• Develop project scopes technical specifications budgets and implementation schedules.
• Manage automation vendors system integrators and contractors.
• Ensure projects meet safety quality performance and financial objectives.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for new automation production equipment and controls systems.
• Analyze recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Improve machine uptime throughput reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce labor content through automation and process improvements.
• Support modernizing manufacturing initiatives.
• Utilize data collection and analytics tools to drive performance improvements.
• Champion standardization of controls hardware software and engineering practices across facilities.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as a subject matter expert in controls engineering and automation technologies.
• Mentor controls engineers technicians and maintenance personnel.

SCOPE & IMPACT:

This position is responsible for the specification design execution and tracking of new automation manufacturing equipment to support modernizing our manufacturing processes by leveraging and collaborating with cross functional teams to successfully complete and implement first-of-kind automation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering or related technical field with 8-10 years of experience in industrial controls automation engineering and manufacturing systems or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience leading automation projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming HMI development industrial networking and machine controls.
• Up to 25% travel or as required to support projects

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience within furniture consumer goods automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 IIoT MES and digital transformation initiatives.
• SolidWorks 3D and/or AutoCAD experience developing mechanical parts systems and facility drawings

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct reports

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Often required to sit repetitive hand motion (such as typing) hear listen talk stand walk bend stoop climb stairs crawl reach overhead push/pull and lift up to 30 pounds. Seldom required to Climb ladders kneel squat crouch balance or lift up over 50 pounds.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical Vision Dental and Basic Life Insurance available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year two weeks prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the companys Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated were an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees diverse backgrounds experiences perspectives and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service quality products and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued included and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at or by calling .