Senior Control Engineer

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company

City of Corning (NY)

On-site

USD 82,656 - 110,208

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Controls Staff Engineer in Painted Post, NY. The role involves managing automation projects in manufacturing, including PLC system integrations. Candidates should have a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field, with at least 7 years of experience in advanced manufacturing processes. Competitive hourly pay is offered along with potential contract extension.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience with a proven track record of successfully implementing and integrating PLC systems.
Proficiency in HMI development and network configuration.
Fundamental understanding of PID loop tuning.

Responsibilities

Manage the electrical and controls scope of assigned projects.
Lead the delivery of medium to large-scale automation projects.
Design and troubleshoot robotic, PLC, and vision system programs.

Skills

Proficiency in PLC programming

Strong knowledge of control theory

Hands-on experience with hardware platforms

Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

OMRON

Job description

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TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company provided pay range

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Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Location: Painted Post (Corning), NY (100% Onsite, No remote/hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract with the high possibility of extension

TalentBurst and or Client will not provide any Relocation assistance.

Job Description:

The Controls Staff Engineer serves as an electrical controls resource for manufacturing process improvement and capital expansion projects. Manage the electrical and controls scope of assigned projects. Project focus will be implementation of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based automation in the client’s manufacturing plants and processes. This role leads the delivery of medium to large-scale projects, supporting all phases from Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), to Plant Acceptance. The Controls Staff Engineer develops and maintains project-specific documentation on control systems, ensuring alignment with project requirements and standards. They are responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and troubleshooting robotic, PLC, and vision system programs for new automation equipment within the project scope.

Education and Experience:

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
7+ years of experience with a proven track record of successfully implementing and integrating PLC systems into advanced manufacturing processes
Strong knowledge of control theory, systems, and automation
Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI development, and network configuration
Knowledge of control theory, control strategies and industry safety standards and regulations
Fundamental understanding of PID loop tuning – Familiarity with the principles and practical application of Proportional-Integral-Derivative control, including the ability to recognize system behavior and make basic adjustments to optimize performance.
Able to apply a systems engineering approach to designing, managing and troubleshooting complex systems
Hands-on experience with hardware platforms and ladder logic programming – Proficient in one or more industrial control systems such as Rockwell, Siemens, or OMRON, with the ability to develop, troubleshoot, and optimize ladder logic code.
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols – Familiar with technologies including Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus, and DeviceNet, with the ability to configure and diagnose communication between devices in a manufacturing environment.

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