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Lead Controls Engineer

Sapphire Recruitment
East Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/10/2026

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Lead Controls Engineer (100-120K)


We have an excellent opportunity available for a Lead Controls Engineer with a fast growing and innovative CNY Manufacturer. This is a direct hire opportunity.


Work Schedule:

  • 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.


Overview:

  • State of the art Manufacturing Facilities (within 30 miles of Syracuse).
  • Attractive and affordable benefits: medical, dental, PTO, 401K match.


Duties:

  • Lead automation and controls development from concept through production launch.
  • Engineer control solutions that optimize performance, maximize reliability, and minimize cost.
  • Mentor and guide controls engineers, elevating capability, troubleshooting depth, and best practices.
  • Drive standardization and technical excellence through design reviews, reusable architecture, and disciplined code practices.
  • Support commissioning, validation, and continuous improvement, ensuring successful deployments and future design enhancements.


Education and Experience:

  • AAS or Bachelors degree in Engineering.
  • 10 years of experience in Controls / Automation.
  • Strong PLC programming experience (structured text, function blocks etc).
  • Ability to mentor and guide a team of Controls Engineers.


For immediate and confidential consideration, submit your resume to: techjobs@hiresapphire.com


Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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