Control Systems Engineer — PLC & Automation (Onsite Rochester)

Kodak Corp; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, NY is seeking a Control System Engineer to join onsite support for Film Finishing Operations. You will handle instrumentation, process control systems, and PLC-based upgrades, collaborating with operations, engineering, and maintenance.

The role requires strong communication, independent work capability, and leadership in a highly automated setting. Experience with Rockwell PLCs and drive systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs and drive systems.
• Strong communication across operators, engineers, and management.
• Ability to work independently and lead teams.
• Ability to configure, document and troubleshoot control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for operation, maintenance and CI of instrumentation and process control systems.
• Collaborate with operations, process engineers, and maintenance to understand needs.
• Support life cycle of control systems from requirements to commissioning and maintenance.
• Lead capital system improvements and software upgrades for automated equipment.
• Implement improvements using Six Sigma where applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electro-Mechanical Technology (Mechatronics)

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLCs

Rockwell VFDs

Ethernet-based control systems

Emerson Drive Control Systems

Job description

Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, NY is seeking a Control System Engineer to join onsite support for Film Finishing Operations. You will handle instrumentation, process control systems, and PLC-based upgrades, collaborating with operations, engineering, and maintenance.

The role requires strong communication, independent work capability, and leadership in a highly automated setting. Experience with Rockwell PLCs and drive systems is essential.