Remote Senior Automation & Controls Engineer IV

GAF; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 135,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Corporate Automation and Controls Engineer IV to provide technical leadership for control and automation systems across plants. The role includes troubleshooting, system design, and coaching plant controls personnel to strengthen skills.

You will lead cross-functional projects, establish standards, and collaborate with the controls group while managing complex engineering challenges. This remote US role requires 60% travel and deep engineering mastery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of controls engineering in a continuous manufacturing environment required.
• 10+ years preferred.
• US work authorization without sponsorship needed.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software and Allen-Bradley drives.
• Experience with production networks, PLCs, instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Plant engineering support as the primary internal resource for control systems.
• Lead and facilitate strategic projects across multiple plants.
• Provide troubleshooting and training for plant controls personnel.
• Coordinate with controls group and maintain standards.

Skills

Rockwell Studio 5000

RSLogix 500

FTView

CCW

FTAC

PowerFlex

Wonderware

HMI development

PLC programming

PID control tuning

Electrical theory

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

GAF is seeking a Corporate Automation and Controls Engineer IV to provide technical leadership for control and automation systems across plants. The role includes troubleshooting, system design, and coaching plant controls personnel to strengthen skills.

You will lead cross-functional projects, establish standards, and collaborate with the controls group while managing complex engineering challenges. This remote US role requires 60% travel and deep engineering mastery.