Senior Controls Engineer - MES & PLC Automation Lead

Generac Power Systems; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to oversee development, execution and delivery of control system projects for the MOM team. You will design automation controls, program PLC/SCADA, simulate and test, and support startup commissioning.

The role emphasizes mentoring associates, providing technical guidance, and improving processes and standards across projects. Strong communication with internal customers in non-technical terms is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience programming industrial controls, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring teammates.

Responsibilities

• Develop Machine Integration Plan and schedules for Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Execute Machine Integration Plans – PLC/SCADA Programming, Testing, Start up Commissioning.
• Acts as the SME for plant IE/ME resources on control systems programming.
• Prepare project deliverables including statements of work, status reports and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to Company standards and methodologies.
• Discuss needs with internal customers in a non-technical language and translate requirements into system designs.
• Develop programs to comply with system requirements.
• Mentor and guide project team members to deliver on the project/program requirements.
• Ensure customer acceptance by testing, validation, and training users in changes to business processes.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial automation

Scripting and testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Bachelor degree in Industrial Automation, Engineering, Computer Science or MIS

Tools

Rockwell Logix

GE RXi platforms

GE Proficy Suite

OPC Servers

Historians

SQL Server databases

Job description

Generac Power Systems in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to oversee development, execution and delivery of control system projects for the MOM team. You will design automation controls, program PLC/SCADA, simulate and test, and support startup commissioning.

The role emphasizes mentoring associates, providing technical guidance, and improving processes and standards across projects. Strong communication with internal customers in non-technical terms is essential.