Remote Controls Engineer IV - Plant Automation Leader

GAF; Fargo (ND); Remote; USD 135,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF is seeking an experienced Corporate Automation and Controls Engineer IV to provide technical leadership for control and automation systems across plants. You will troubleshoot processes, mentor plant controls personnel, and drive innovation with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes deep engineering mastery, standards, and strategic project delivery, with travel up to 60% and a focus on continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of controls engineering in continuous manufacturing; 10+ preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Strong Rockwell/Allen-Bradley experience and plant controls expertise.
• Proficiency with industrial networking and production IT.
• Experience leading multi-plant controls projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary internal resource for control systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance and share best practices.
• Lead strategic projects across multiple plants and new processes.
• Provide remote and onsite troubleshooting and mentoring to staff.
• Coordinate with controls team and maintain technical standards.

Skills

Control systems

Plant controls

Rockwell Automation

Studio 5000

RSLogix 500

FTView

CCW

FTAC

PowerFlex drives

HMI development

Networking/Production networks

PID tuning

Allen-Bradley Kinetix

Safety PLCs

VFD configuration

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation Software

Studio 5000

RSLogix 500

FTView

Wonderware

PowerFlex

Kinetix servo drives

Safety PLCs

I/O and STO hardware

Job description

GAF is seeking an experienced Corporate Automation and Controls Engineer IV to provide technical leadership for control and automation systems across plants. You will troubleshoot processes, mentor plant controls personnel, and drive innovation with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes deep engineering mastery, standards, and strategic project delivery, with travel up to 60% and a focus on continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.