Senior Controls Engineer – PLCHMI

Senior Controls Engineer PLC/HMI
Location: Rochester NY
Salary: $125000 $145000 Discretionary Bonus (10%) Benefits
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision PTO 401(k) w/ 5% Match more
Job Type: Full-Time 45-55 hours per week
Travel: 20-25% within the U.S.
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not Available
Relocation Assistance: Available

Senior Controls Engineer PLC/HMI Description

Our client in the industrial automation and process systems industry is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to add to their this role you will lead full project lifecycles for industrial automation and process control systems. Leveraging your background in PLC/HMI programming electrical control panel design and system integration you will work closely with clients to deliver customized automation solutions for large-scale food and beverage manufacturing operations. This role is well-suited for candidates who want to mentor others are comfortable working directly with customers and thrive when leading in hands-on project environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization with strong long-term growth potential and future leadership opportunities.

Senior Controls Engineer PLC/HMI Responsibilities

Develop automation and control system architecture diagrams
Design electrical control panels and create schematic drawings using AutoCAD
Specify control system components and prepare system documentation
Develop PLC I/O assignments and program using Allen-Bradley Logix platforms
Develop HMI/SCADA applications using industry-standard platforms
Design industrial communication networks and supporting data infrastructure
Support new/existing client systems and participate in onsite commissioning/startup activities
Train client operations and maintenance teams on equipment and control system functionality
Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers

Senior Controls Engineer PLC/HMI Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required
7 years industrial automation and controls programming experience required
Experience within food dairy beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries required
Strong PLC and HMI programming experience required
Demonstrated expertise in system integration and commissioning required
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley Logix and AutoCAD 2D/3D required