Senior Control Engineer

Leapros, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapros, Inc. is seeking an Account Executive in Professional Services to lead automation projects in nutritional manufacturing. The role involves designing control systems, managing project teams, and ensuring compliance with industrial standards. Candidates should possess strong PLC programming skills and leadership abilities. This position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 per year, with opportunities for travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and programming PLCs, especially Rockwell.
• Good team and leadership skills.
• Ability to do electrical designs and design control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage control systems for automated machinery.
• Lead projects and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Ensure designs meet safety and compliance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

PLC Programming

Electrical Design

Food Manufacturing Processes

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Account Executive | Professional Services

Leapros is a trusted workforce solutions partner, offering customized recruitment and interim staffing solutions, as well as innovative resources designed to empower employers and professionals to accomplish their hiring and career objectives. Operating on a national platform, our areas of concentration include finance and accounting, information technology and engineering, human resources and administration, sales and marketing, supply chain and operations. Whether you are a talented professional or a company looking for a talented professional, we welcome you to take a leap with us!

CLIENT PARTNER PROFILE & VALUE PROPOSITION: Leapros has been engaged by a rapidly growing company specializing in the design and building of equipment and processes for nutritional manufacturing. This is a forward-thinking industry leader with locations across North America.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Controls Engineer will lead design and programming of the automation for small to large projects. Some of the projects will be custom manufacturing expansions, or new operations. Some of the automation will be evolving company’s line of OEM equipment and managing new features and versions, including AI.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Design, develop, and manage the deployment of control systems for automated machinery, including advanced conveying and assembly systems.
• Design, program, and debug structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable PLC code for manufacturing applications.
• Lead projects and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technical teams.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure successful outcomes, providing support during all phases, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in equipment conceptual development, balancing product specifications, process requirements, cost, and lead-time limits.
• Stay current with and apply relevant industrial machinery standards.
• Ensure all designs and implementations meet safety and compliance requirements.
• Assist project teams in optimizing automation systems to maximize OEE performance.
• Participate in startup and debug efforts to successfully deploy automated systems into production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including project plans, system designs, and functional specifications.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, ensuring technical details are clearly conveyed and understood.
• Generate technical reports and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good team and leadership skills
• Experience designing and programming PLCs, especially Rockwell
• Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk products
• Ability to do electrical designs and design control systems
• Some experience with processes such as CIP and other food manufacturing processes.
• Travel will be required to project sites for client meetings and during project commissioning. Travel is expected to be 30-40%. Everything possible will be tested in our facility to minimize travel.

PAY TRANSPARENCY: A reasonable estimate of the available {annual or hourly} pay scale for this position is: $120,000-150,000 per year. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on qualifications and other factors essential to the performance of duties and is determined by the hiring authority.

At Leapros, we are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. This commitment enhances our ability to conduct business with the highest level of integrity, solidifying our position as the most trusted workforce solutions partner. To learn more about Leapros or to speak with one of our recruitment partners, call 866-920-LEAP or visit our website at www.leapros.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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