Lead Controls Engineer - Onsite Manufacturing

7Th Sky Techologies llc

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Job summary

7Th Sky Techologies llc in the United States (Weirton, WV) seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to lead the reliability and improvement of our manufacturing controls. You will own PLC, HMI, and MES integration, ensuring maximum uptime and safe operation across plant systems.

You will mentor technicians and coordinate with vendors on upgrades. The role requires 6+ years in industrial controls, strong communication, and hands-on expertise with Siemens/RTIA/Rockwell platforms.

Qualifications

6+ years of hands-on experience with industrial control systems in manufacturing.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics engineering or equivalent.
Strong technical communication, written and verbal, to translate issues for operations teams.
Proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting with Siemens and Rockwell platforms.
Experience with MES data transactions and data handshakes.

Responsibilities

Production escalation & support: act as the primary engineering escalation point for Sustaining Automation Technicians.
Continuous Improvement: design and execute PLC, HMI, and SCADA changes to optimize equipment and throughput.
Systems Integration & Troubleshooting: optimize MES data transactions within PLC programs.
Mentorship: provide technical guidance and training to Automation Technicians on the factory floor.
On-Call Rotation: participate in rotating on-call duties for off-hour escalations.
Vendor & Project Management: work with equipment vendors and internal teams on retrofits and debt.
Safety & Compliance: ensure plant equipment operates safely following policy standards.