What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Seaman Corporation?
At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success. Become a part of our growing team!
Who We Are
At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.
Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.
Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.
What We Offer
Position Summary
The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, and maintaining industrial automation systems that drive safety, efficiency, and product quality across manufacturing operations. This role combines hands-on troubleshooting with strategic project execution, supporting both legacy and modern control platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.). The ideal candidate brings a proactive mindset, strong technical expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement—playing a key role in reducing downtime, optimizing processes, and enabling smart manufacturing initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other Duties May Be Assigned.
Ensure control systems meet plant safety policies and industry standards. Maintain safety circuits and participate in safety reviews, keeping audit trails of program changes and ensuring proper authorization for modifications.
Collaborate with cross-functional and multi-location teams to drive automation strategies that align with plant-wide goals for efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation. Champion innovative control solutions that support future scalability.
Support maintenance teams as the on-site expert for diagnosing and resolving complex automation issues, including sensors, I/O modules, drives, and control networks. Collaborate closely with maintenance personnel during equipment downtime to help identify and correct control system failures that extend beyond routine troubleshooting.
Implement regular backups of PLC programs, HMI configurations, and drive settings, maintaining a well-organized archive. Develop and test recovery plans to restore control systems quickly in case of hardware failure or software corruption.
Identify opportunities to enhance throughput, reduce scrap, and improve safety through control logic changes.
Train technicians and production operators on HMI features, and control & safety sequences.
Required Qualifications
To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:
Do What’s Right
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 20%
Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer.
M/F/Disabled/Vet. EEO statement: “Seaman Corporation provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, Seaman Corporation is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”
As an equal opportunity employer, Seaman Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.
Who We Are
At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.
Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.
Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.
What We Offer
- Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
- Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
- A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
- Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner
Position Summary
The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, and maintaining industrial automation systems that drive safety, efficiency, and product quality across manufacturing operations. This role combines hands-on troubleshooting with strategic project execution, supporting both legacy and modern control platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.). The ideal candidate brings a proactive mindset, strong technical expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement—playing a key role in reducing downtime, optimizing processes, and enabling smart manufacturing initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other Duties May Be Assigned.
Ensure control systems meet plant safety policies and industry standards. Maintain safety circuits and participate in safety reviews, keeping audit trails of program changes and ensuring proper authorization for modifications.
Collaborate with cross-functional and multi-location teams to drive automation strategies that align with plant-wide goals for efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation. Champion innovative control solutions that support future scalability.
Support maintenance teams as the on-site expert for diagnosing and resolving complex automation issues, including sensors, I/O modules, drives, and control networks. Collaborate closely with maintenance personnel during equipment downtime to help identify and correct control system failures that extend beyond routine troubleshooting.
Implement regular backups of PLC programs, HMI configurations, and drive settings, maintaining a well-organized archive. Develop and test recovery plans to restore control systems quickly in case of hardware failure or software corruption.
Identify opportunities to enhance throughput, reduce scrap, and improve safety through control logic changes.
Train technicians and production operators on HMI features, and control & safety sequences.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field
- 3 years in industrial controls or automation
- Siemens & Rockwell PLC/HMI/Drive programming
- Knowledge of machine safety standards and best practices (NFPA 70E/79, IEC/ISO)
- Strong collaboration with maintenance and production teams
- Willingness to travel occasionally (~10–20%) to support remote sites
- Exposure to multi-platform integration
- Familiarity with calendering, polymer or web-handling processes
- Experience training technicians or operators on control systems
To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:
Do What’s Right
- Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
- Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
- Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values and we hold respect for all individuals.
- Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
- Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.
- Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
- Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
- Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 20%
Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer.
M/F/Disabled/Vet. EEO statement: “Seaman Corporation provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, Seaman Corporation is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”
As an equal opportunity employer, Seaman Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.