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Senior Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI
Location: Rochester, NY
Salary: $125,000 – $145,000 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 team. In 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
• Bachelor’s 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
Salary : $125,000 - $145,000