Senior Controls Engineer I - Process Automation (Remote)

Altria Client Services LLC in; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Health benefits

Professional development stipends

Performance bonus

Job summary

Altria Client Services LLC in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer I to support PMUSA’s Primary Processing operations. You will develop PLC software, HMIs, and control system improvements while collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure robust performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 5 years of experience with process control systems. Expect a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment with opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting process control systems and related hardware/software.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA/HMI systems and digital networks is required.
• Knowledge of P&IDs and loop sheets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support during normal and off-hours to ensure tobacco processing meets business needs.
• Develop PLC software and operator interfaces (HMI).
• Develop and deploy control system improvements to enhance process capability.
• Analyze process data to evaluate health and performance; Canary experience is desired.
• Plan and execute projects and support maintenance with internal and external resources.
• Support reliability initiatives to minimize failures through root cause analysis and predictive maintenance.
• Mentor team members and operations on technical topics.

Skills

Process control systems

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Project planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

FactoryTalk View

Modicon 984 Ladder/Concept/Unity

Canary

Intouch

System Platform

Job description

Altria Client Services LLC in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer I to support PMUSA’s Primary Processing operations. You will develop PLC software, HMIs, and control system improvements while collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure robust performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 5 years of experience with process control systems. Expect a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment with opportunity for growth.