Senior Control Engineer

Helion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact role with ownership over automation systems

Stable manufacturing operation with ongoing capital investment

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation systems in an industrial setting. This role requires extensive knowledge in PLC programming, automation design, and troubleshooting under pressure. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and will ensure compliance with safety and manufacturing standards. This position offers high ownership over impactful projects in a stable manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of controls/automation experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC programming experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems under production pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial control systems.
• Lead controls efforts for new equipment and projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, electrical, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Controls Systems Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

SCADA

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to lead and support automation and controls systems within an industrial manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC- and HMI-based systems while partnering closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial control systems
• Lead controls efforts for new equipment, upgrades, and capital projects
• Support commissioning and startup of automated manufacturing systems
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, controls, and automation issues
• Develop and maintain control system documentation and standards
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and IT teams on system integration
• Mentor junior controls engineers and technicians
• Ensure compliance with safety, electrical, and manufacturing standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of controls/automation experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, motion control, and industrial networks
• Proven experience leading automation projects from concept through commissioning
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems under production pressure
• Designing and de-energizing electrical components that deliver power through pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics, vision systems, or SCADA
• Knowledge of safety PLCs and machine safety standards
• Prior experience mentoring or leading technical teams

Why Join Us

• High-impact role with ownership over automation systems
• Stable manufacturing operation with ongoing capital investment