Senior Controls Engineer

Oscar Energy; Paterson (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Senior Converting Controls Engineer in Paterson, NJ. This critical role involves leading controls engineering for large projects, ensuring technical excellence in hardware and software solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in PLC programming, process controls, and web handling technologies, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in programming/process controls for web converting.
• 5+ years in configuring VFD and servo drive systems.
• 10+ years in PLC programming and software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering for large machinery projects.
• Perform PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development.
• Travel to support system commissioning and start-ups.

Skills

Leadership

PLC Programming

Process Controls

Communication

Machine Operator Safety Standards

Tools

Allen-Bradley GuardLogix

Siemens TIA Portal

Wonderware

FactoryTalk Machine Edition

FactoryTalk Site Edition

Job description

Job Title : Senior Converting Controls Engineer

Location : [Flexible / Hybrid - Based near Main Facility - Paterson, NJ

Employment Type : Full-Time | Hybrid Remote

About the Role :

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join its expanding Controls Engineering Department in Paterson, New Jersey. This is a critical, high-visibility position that will serve as the Controls Lead for large projects, ensuring project success from order intake through final site acceptance.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in web handling technologies , strong leadership skills across project phases, and the ability to drive technical excellence in both hardware and software solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead all controls engineering aspects for large machinery projects.

Attend customer meetings and interface directly with clients and project teams.

Select control system components and oversee generation of electrical drawing packages.

Interface closely with Mechanical Engineering teams to ensure complete system integration.

Perform PLC programming , HMI / SCADA development , process controls , and drive / motion configuration (VFDs and Servo Motors).

Support machine testing, quality inspections, and factory acceptance testing (FAT) at the main facility.

Travel to domestic and international customer sites to support system commissioning and start-ups.

Contribute to internal initiatives such as product standardization, software development, and junior staff mentoring.

Hybrid Work : Up to 50% remote flexibility.

Factory Support : 15-25% for machine inspection, testing, and FAT.

Travel : 20-35% to customer sites (domestic and international).

Requirements :

2+ years experience in programming / process controls for web converting, web handling, winding , or similar technologies.

5+ years experience configuring and commissioning VFD and servo drive systems .

10+ years experience in PLC programming and software development; Allen-Bradley GuardLogix expertise required. ( Siemens TIA Portal experience a plus.)

5+ years experience providing on-site installation, troubleshooting, and start-up services in industrial environments.

Strong knowledge of Machine Operator Safety Standards and experience generating operator risk assessments and certifying equipment to SIL safety ratings .

Experience developing HMI and SCADA systems; familiarity with Wonderware , FactoryTalk Machine Edition , and FactoryTalk Site Edition is a plus.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction and internal coordination.

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Senior Control Engineer • Paterson, NJ, United States