Senior Controls Engineer - Lead AI-Driven Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE Group is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support an expanding manufacturing client base. The role focuses on defining new control system requirements across plant processes and leading project teams.

Responsibilities include client interaction, high-level consulting, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring safety and compliance with standards. Travel 20–40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience in manufacturing environments required – multiple industries preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• P.E. license preferred.
• Knowledge of project planning, cost estimating, and scheduling.
• Experience with DCS, PLC, HMI, MES, and SCADA systems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 20–40% and work remotely when needed.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards.
• Familiarity with CAPA, HAZOP, LOPA, PHA, SIL, and SIS assessments.
• Leadership and mentoring ability.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Valid driver’s license; international travel possible.

Responsibilities

• Take an active part in client contact and provides technical support to business development efforts.
• Provide high-level consulting services to clients.
• Define new control system requirements and project responsibilities.
• Prepare or supervise preparation of contract proposals by defining scope and providing estimates for engineering work.
• Become a trusted partner for stakeholders making critical design decisions.
• Coordinate areas of responsibility to SSOE teams, owner teams, vendors, and subconsultants.
• Delegate project work to appropriate departments and discipline leads; oversee multiple project teams and mentor staff.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of engineers and designers on the project.
• Anticipate process and design roadblocks and address issues early to avoid business impact.
• Navigate risk assessments and safety requirements for control systems.
• Evaluate safety issues and advance them into engineering, construction, and operations phases.
• Recognize failure modes and implement fail-safe concepts.
• Participate in company safety programs.
• Act as a mentor, coach, and resource for less experienced staff.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

P.E. license

Project planning

Cost estimating

Scheduling

DCS/PLC/HMI/MES/SCADA experience

Communication skills

Remote work capable

Willingness to travel

Industry standards familiarity

CAPA/HAZOP/LOPA/PHA/SIL/SIS knowledge

Leadership

Critical thinking

Driver's license

Travel 20-40%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

SSOE Group is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support an expanding manufacturing client base. The role focuses on defining new control system requirements across plant processes and leading project teams.

Responsibilities include client interaction, high-level consulting, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring safety and compliance with standards. Travel 20–40% may be required.