Senior Controls Engineer – Extrusion Automation

Foster, LLC.; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster, LLC. seeks a highly skilled Controls Engineer for our extrusion plant operations. You will design, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems for extrusion equipment, implement closed-loop strategies, and smooth drive and HMI integration to maximize uptime and efficiency.

The role requires expertise in Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, PID tuning, and strong documentation. Travel up to 15% to support US locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with drive programming and closed-loop control.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems for extrusion equipment.
• Develop and implement closed-loop control strategies for temperature, pressure, and speed regulation.
• Configure and troubleshoot drive systems (AC/DC drives, servo systems) for extrusion lines.
• Integrate and optimize HMI interfaces for operator usability and process monitoring.
• Perform system diagnostics and root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and plant procedures.
• Document control logic, wiring diagrams, and configurations for future reference.

Skills

PLC programming

Drive programming

PID tuning

Electrical schematics

Industrial communications

Reading P&IDs

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

TIA Portal

Job description

Foster, LLC. seeks a highly skilled Controls Engineer for our extrusion plant operations. You will design, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems for extrusion equipment, implement closed-loop strategies, and smooth drive and HMI integration to maximize uptime and efficiency.

The role requires expertise in Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, PID tuning, and strong documentation. Travel up to 15% to support US locations is expected.