Lead Controls Engineer — Industrial PLC/DCS & Field Expert

EAD Corporations; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EAD Corporations in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, is seeking a Staff Controls Engineer to lead controls engineering projects across industrial facilities. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of hands-on experience with PLC and DCS systems, HMI/SCADA applications, and a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

This role involves not only technical leadership but also client interaction, mentoring of junior engineers, and collaboration across multi-discipline teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of controls engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Able to manage time, prioritize tasks, and deliver results within cost and schedule constraints.
• Experience working with multi-discipline project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC and DCS-based control systems.
• Develop and configure HMI and SCADA applications for projects.
• Perform field activities such as commissioning and troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC and DCS programming

Field troubleshooting

HMI and SCADA programming

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell / Allen-Bradley

Job description

EAD Corporations in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, is seeking a Staff Controls Engineer to lead controls engineering projects across industrial facilities. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of hands-on experience with PLC and DCS systems, HMI/SCADA applications, and a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

This role involves not only technical leadership but also client interaction, mentoring of junior engineers, and collaboration across multi-discipline teams to drive successful project outcomes.