Controls Automation Engineer

Grove Technical Resources; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove Technical Resources is looking for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer / Controls Engineer in Lafayette, CO. This role supports manufacturing automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives within a regulated environment, focusing on integrating PLC and non-PLC equipment to optimize data connectivity.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, alongside relevant experience in automation, data analysis, and Power BI. This position offers the chance to work on exciting technology projects in a growing team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Experience with embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate manufacturing equipment with industrial data platforms.
• Develop and maintain data communication architectures.
• Build and maintain Power BI reports.

Skills

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming

SCADA

IIoT

Power BI dashboard development

SQL and database integration

Manufacturing data analytics

Troubleshooting communication issues

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Python

Job description

Location: Lafayette, CO | Experience: 3–5 Years | Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job Summary

Seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer / Controls Engineer to support manufacturing automation, equipment connectivity, data integration, and Industry 4.0 initiatives in a regulated clean-room manufacturing environment. The role involves connecting PLC and non-PLC equipment to the Ignition platform and databases, enabling real‑time data collection, OEE reporting, equipment monitoring, and Power BI dashboards.

Required Skills

• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming and integration
• SCADA, IIoT, Digital Factory, Industry 4.0 concepts
• Power BI dashboard development, publishing, maintenance, and scheduled refresh
• SQL and database integration
• Software design, development, verification, validation, and testing
• Manufacturing data analytics, OEE, KPI reporting, SPC
• Troubleshooting equipment communication and data flow issues
• Embedded systems experience
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills

Preferred Skills

• Medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience
• Non-Product Software (NPS) validation
• DeviceWISE, HiveMQ
• Python programming
• Version control systems
• Change control processes
• Visual interface testing and validation

Responsibilities

• Integrate manufacturing equipment with industrial data platforms and databases.
• Develop and maintain data communication architectures.
• Support OEE, equipment performance, and operational dashboards.
• Build and maintain Power BI reports and automated reporting solutions.
• Perform software verification, validation, testing, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teams to implement Smart Factory solutions.
• Ensure accurate, reliable, and accessible manufacturing data for continuous improvement and operational excellence.