Senior Controls Engineer

United Pharma; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma is seeking a hands-on Senior Controls Engineer to support development, assembly, troubleshooting, and commissioning of automated leak testing cells. The role emphasizes AB PLCs, HMI programming, servo controls, pneumatics, conveyors, and industrial automation equipment.

You will troubleshoot during build and commissioning, collaborate with engineering teams, and help ensure equipment performs reliably from integration to startup in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Knowledge of servo systems and industrial automation.
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic systems and conveyor equipment.
• Ability to debug automated machinery during build and commissioning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and debug automated equipment during machine build, integration, and commissioning.
• Work with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and servo control systems.
• Support pneumatic motion systems and pallet conveyor applications.
• Assist with integration, setup, and debugging of Uson leak testing equipment.
• Identify and resolve electrical, controls, and equipment performance issues.
• Independently manage assigned engineering tasks while following project lead direction.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams throughout equipment build and debug activities.
• Support equipment functionality, testing, and startup activities.

Skills

AB PLCs

HMI programming

Servo systems

Pneumatic systems

Conveyor equipment

Troubleshooting

Job description

Seeking a hands‑on, execution‑focused Senior Controls Engineer to support the development, assembly, troubleshooting, and commissioning of an automated leak testing cell. The ideal candidate will have strong Allen‑Bradley PLC and HMI experience, along with knowledge of servo systems, pneumatics, conveyors, and industrial automation equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and debug automated equipment during machine build, integration, and commissioning.
• Work with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and servo control systems.
• Support pneumatic motion systems and pallet conveyor applications.
• Assist with integration, setup, and debugging of Uson leak testing equipment.
• Identify and resolve electrical, controls, and equipment performance issues.
• Independently manage assigned engineering tasks while following project lead direction.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams throughout equipment build and debug activities.
• Support equipment functionality, testing, and startup activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Knowledge of servo systems and industrial automation.
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic systems and conveyor equipment.
• Ability to debug automated machinery during build and commissioning.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.