Senior Automation & Controls Engineer — Remote

GAF

Allentown (Lehigh County)

Remote

USD 135,000 - 173,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401k
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAF in the United States is seeking a Corporate Automation and Controls Engineer IV to provide technical direction for control and automation systems across plants. You will troubleshoot electrical problems on the production line and mentor plant controls personnel to strengthen skills.

The role involves leading high‑impact projects, maintaining standards, and coordinating with the controls group. Will travel about 60% and requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 5+ years in controls

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
  • 5+ years of controls engineering experience in a continuous manufacturing environment required.
  • 10+ years of controls engineering experience preferred.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • Proficiency with Rockwell software and Allen‑Bradley drives and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary internal engineering resource for control systems.
  • Lead and coordinate projects across multiple plants.
  • Provide training and mentoring to plant controls personnel.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose control-related electrical problems on the production line.
  • Develop and enforce controls standards and best practices across the organization.

Skills

Controls Engineering
Rockwell Automation
PLC
HMI development
PowerFlex drives
Kinetix servo drives
Safety PLCs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000
RSLogix 500
FTView
CCW
Wonderware
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex
Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives
Allen-Bradley safety PLCs

Job description

GAF in the United States is seeking a Corporate Automation and Controls Engineer IV to provide technical direction for control and automation systems across plants. You will troubleshoot electrical problems on the production line and mentor plant controls personnel to strengthen skills.

The role involves leading high‑impact projects, maintaining standards, and coordinating with the controls group. Will travel about 60% and requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 5+ years in controls

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