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Senior Controls Engineer
Senior Controls EngineerPremier Staffing Solution • Painted Post, NY, US
Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Premier Staffing Solution • Painted Post, NY, US
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Base pay range

$50.00 / hr - $70.00 / hr

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical leader and individual contributor – Provide hands-on engineering support while guiding and mentoring other engineers and technicians. Set clear technical direction, ensure alignment with corporate standards, and foster a collaborative environment that drives project success.
  • Adhere to structured Software Development practices to ensure efficient system completion and project delivery
  • Conduct training for plant engineers and technicians on new processes, equipment, or control systems as part of the project handover
  • Provide technical support during non-standard hours as necessary to support project implementation and transition
  • Lead or participate in capital projects involving Controls, Robots, & vision systems, ensuring they meet project specifications and standards
  • Focus on developing and supporting new automation equipment for the projects, ensuring the equipment meets industry standards and utilizes leading-edge technology for competitive advantage
  • Occasionally act in the role of a controls technician to provide project-specific support to other manufacturing systems and equipment

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical / Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • 7+ years of experience with a proven track record of successfully implementing and experience integrating PLC systems into advanced manufacturing processes
  • Strong knowledge of control theory, systems, and automation
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI development, and network configuration
  • Knowledge of control theory, control strategies and industry safety standards and regulations
  • Critical thinker, able to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to a problem
  • Fundamental understanding of PID loop tuning – Familiarity with the principles and practical application of Proportional-Integral-Derivative control, including the ability to recognize system behavior and make basic adjustments to optimize performance
  • Written and verbal communication skills – Able to clearly articulate complex controls engineering concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that challenges, implications, and proposed solutions are understood and actionable to move projects forward
  • Able to apply a systems engineering approach to designing, managing and troubleshooting complex systems
  • Hands-on experience with hardware platforms and ladder logic programming – Proficient in one or more industrial control systems such as Rockwell, Siemens, or OMRON, with the ability to develop, troubleshoot, and optimize ladder logic code
  • Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols – Familiar with Ethernet / IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus, and DeviceNet, with the ability to configure and diagnose communication between devices in a manufacturing environment
  • Controls and electrical support in manufacturing operations – Demonstrated ability to provide technical support for automation systems, troubleshoot electrical issues, and maintain uptime in a production setting
  • Understanding of equipment engineering and process support – Capable of supporting equipment design, integration, and debugging activities, with a focus on improving process reliability and efficiency
  • Advanced degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related
  • Software Controls : High Level Language(s) (C#, VB, Java or C++)
  • Knowledge of relational database fundamentals (Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Familiarity with machine vision acquisition and analysis

    • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Contract

    • Job function

  • Manufacturing

    • Industries

  • Artificial Rubber and Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing

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  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)

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