Senior Controls Engineer - Automation & Electrical Leader

smucker; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Smucker in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Engineer, Controls to serve as the technical leader for the site's controls, automation, and electrical systems. You will drive modernization initiatives and lead capital projects from concept through startup.

You will mentor Electrical & I technicians, collaborate with Operations and Maintenance, and leverage PLCs, HMIs, MES, and analytics to improve reliability and plant performance while ensuring safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of controls, automation, or electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with industrial control systems and automation technologies such as Allen-Bradley PLCs, ControlLogix, Wonderware HMI, FactoryTalk, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site's technical expert for controls, automation, and electrical power systems.
• Lead automation, controls, and electrical infrastructure projects that improve reliability, efficiency, and plant performance.
• Drive the site's controls and power systems roadmap, including modernization initiatives and technology upgrades.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges and eliminate losses.
• Develop and mentor Electrical & I (E&I) technicians, helping build the next generation of technical talent.
• Support robotics, PLCs, HMIs, MES applications, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Leverage manufacturing data and analytics to improve operational performance and decision making.
• Champion electrical safety and ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and company standards.
• Lead capital projects from concept through startup, gaining exposure to cross-functional leadership and strategic initiatives.
• Influence the future technology strategy of the Buffalo facility through innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Controls experience

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

ControlLogix

Wonderware HMI

FactoryTalk

Job description

Smucker in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Engineer, Controls to serve as the technical leader for the site's controls, automation, and electrical systems. You will drive modernization initiatives and lead capital projects from concept through startup.

You will mentor Electrical & I technicians, collaborate with Operations and Maintenance, and leverage PLCs, HMIs, MES, and analytics to improve reliability and plant performance while ensuring safety standards.