Senior Controls Engineer — AI-Driven Manufacturing Leadership

SSOE; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

PTO & paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support growing client manufacturing projects across multiple locations. The role involves defining control system requirements, supervising engineering teams, and coordinating with owners, vendors, and subconsultants.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in DCS/PLC/HMI/MES/SCADA, excellent communication, and the ability to travel 20–40% to client sites. PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; P.E. license preferred.
• Knowledge of project planning, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Experience with DCS/PLC/HMI/MES/SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Take an active part in client contact and provide technical support to business development efforts.
• Define new control system requirements and project responsibilities as owner's rep.
• Prepare or supervise contract proposals with scope and estimates for engineering work.
• Oversee multiple project teams and act as a subject matter expert.
• Lead and mentor engineers and designers on assigned projects.

Skills

Engineering experience

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

P.E. license preferred

Tools

DCS systems

PLC

HMI

MES

SCADA

Job description

SSOE is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support growing client manufacturing projects across multiple locations. The role involves defining control system requirements, supervising engineering teams, and coordinating with owners, vendors, and subconsultants.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in DCS/PLC/HMI/MES/SCADA, excellent communication, and the ability to travel 20–40% to client sites. PE license is preferred.