Machining Controls Engineer - Senior
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What you'll do
- Design and implement control systems that improve manufacturing performance, reliability, and equipment utilization.
- Lead PLC, HMI, and automation projects from concept through commissioning and production support.
- Troubleshoot complex controls and electrical system issues to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly.
- Integrate sensors, drives, robotics, and machine controls to enhance automation capabilities and product quality.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Ensure controls architectures comply with safety, cybersecurity, and operational standards.
- Support capital projects by developing technical requirements, equipment specifications, and cost estimates.
- Mentor and coach less experienced engineers while fostering collaboration and technical excellence across teams.
What they're looking for
- Deep expertise in PLC programming
- HMI/SCADA integration
- Industrial networking
- Controls hardware design
- Commissioning of automated manufacturing equipment
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Full description from employer
Job Summary:
We are looking for a talented Controls Engineer Senior to join our team in Jamestown, NY. In this role, you will lead the design, development, integration, and optimization of advanced manufacturing control systems that improve equipment reliability, automation, safety, and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA integration, industrial networking, controls hardware design, and commissioning of automated manufacturing equipment.
This position is well suited for a hands-on engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has experience integrating sensors, drives, robots, machine controls, and safety systems into production equipment. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues, support new equipment installations, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor developing engineers while driving uptime, quality, and process optimization across the facility.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Design and implement control systems that improve manufacturing performance, reliability, and equipment utilization.
- Lead PLC, HMI, and automation projects from concept through commissioning and production support.
- Troubleshoot complex controls and electrical system issues to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly.
- Integrate sensors, drives, robotics, and machine controls to enhance automation capabilities and product quality.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Ensure controls architectures comply with safety, cybersecurity, and operational standards.
- Support capital projects by developing technical requirements, equipment specifications, and cost estimates.
- Mentor and coach less experienced engineers while fostering collaboration and technical excellence across teams.
Company
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