Senior Control Systems Engineer

Rio Tinto; California; On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% company contribution to retirement

Dollar-for-dollar 6% 401(k) match

Employee share program

Comprehensive leave policies

Health programs and insurance

Job summary

Rio Tinto Borates in Boron, CA seeks a Controls System Engineer III to design, test and maintain process control systems. You will lead projects, configure PLCs and HMIs, and collaborate with Process Control teams to improve performance while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will mentor technicians, manage hardware and spare parts, and support start-up activities for new equipment with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Electronics or related field.
• Experience with Allen Bradley or Modicon PLCs and HMIs (FactoryTalk View or Wonderware).
• Experience with Modbus+, Ethernet and DeviceNet is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality programs and standards.
• Promote behavioral safety and establish a constructive team culture.
• Lead process control improvements with Process Control professionals.
• Configure process control software and graphics for systems.
• Develop, implement and lead projects to upgrade control systems.
• Coordinate checkout, start-up and commissioning of PLC projects and equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Electronics or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Modicon PLCs

FactoryTalk View

Wonderware HMIs

Modbus+/Ethernet/DeviceNet networks

Job description

Rio Tinto Borates in Boron, CA seeks a Controls System Engineer III to design, test and maintain process control systems. You will lead projects, configure PLCs and HMIs, and collaborate with Process Control teams to improve performance while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will mentor technicians, manage hardware and spare parts, and support start-up activities for new equipment with cross‑functional teams.