Analytics-Driven Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Belcan; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Data & Controls Systems Engineer to lead data cleanup, optimization, and KPI alignment initiatives within key manufacturing operations.

This role will focus on improving the quality, accuracy, and reliability of manufacturing data streams across General Assembly production lines by eliminating data noise, optimizing PLC-to-SCADA communications, and establishing accurate performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ignition SCADA/MES configurations.
• Strong focus on data integrity, quality, and KPI accuracy.
• Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably automotive/industrial.
• Ability to collaborate with controls, manufacturing, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of PLC programs, tag structures, and communication architectures.
• Clean and optimize real-time and historical data pipelines.
• Configure data structures and reporting for MTTR, MTBF, OPR, bottleneck analysis.
• Identify data noise sources and improve data collection and event logging.
• Partner with controls and manufacturing teams to implement sustainable improvements.

Skills

PLC programming

Rockwell Automation

Python scripting

SCADA/MES integration

Data quality improvement

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ignition by Inductive Automation

Job description

Belcan is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Data & Controls Systems Engineer to lead data cleanup, optimization, and KPI alignment initiatives within key manufacturing operations.

This role will focus on improving the quality, accuracy, and reliability of manufacturing data streams across General Assembly production lines by eliminating data noise, optimizing PLC-to-SCADA communications, and establishing accurate performance metrics.