Lead Onsite Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA Automation

Torrey Holistics; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote options that fit

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching

Deferred Profit Sharing

Professional development stipends

Job summary

Altria is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems in a fully onsite role in Hopkinsville, KY, with 30–40% travel to TN cities. You will drive standardization, support downtime, and lead automation projects across processing, packaging, and conveying systems.

Required are a bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related field and 5+ years in manufacturing controls, plus expertise in Rockwell/AB, HMIs/SCADA, and MES/OEE data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, HMI/SCADA, and MES/OEE data systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
• Support automation integration across processing, packaging, and conveying systems.
• Configure and support VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and process controls.
• Integrate OEM equipment into plant-wide automation systems.
• Drive standardization of controls platforms, programming structures, and documentation.
• Provide technical support during equipment downtime and production issues.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, communication, and automation failures.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Lead controls-related aspects of capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Coordinate with OEMs, system integrators, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support FAT/SAT execution and system validation.
• Ensure proper documentation, backups, and change management processes.
• Assist with project planning, budgeting, and timelines.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Support Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and operational excellence initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, electrical, and industrial automation standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

VFDs & servo systems

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley

Wonderware

FactoryTalk

Job description

Altria is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems in a fully onsite role in Hopkinsville, KY, with 30–40% travel to TN cities. You will drive standardization, support downtime, and lead automation projects across processing, packaging, and conveying systems.

Required are a bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related field and 5+ years in manufacturing controls, plus expertise in Rockwell/AB, HMIs/SCADA, and MES/OEE data