Senior Controls Engineer: PLC, HMI & Automation Leadership

Cummins; Lakewood (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins in Jamestown, NY seeks a Controls Engineer Senior to lead design, development, and integration of advanced manufacturing control systems. You will drive uptime, quality, and safety by deploying PLC programming, HMI/SCADA integration, and controls hardware design across production lines.

The role requires hands-on experience with sensors, drives, robots, and safety systems, plus strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration. Mentoring fellow engineers is part of the remit.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, programming, troubleshooting and commissioning industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong PLC and HMI/SCADA integration knowledge with industrial networking.
• Proven ability to lead equipment upgrades and machine installations.
• Hands-on experience with sensors, drives, robots, and safety systems in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems to improve performance, reliability and uptime.
• Lead PLC, HMI and automation projects from concept through commissioning.
• Troubleshoot controls and electrical systems to minimize downtime.
• Integrate sensors, drives and robotics to enhance automation and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and optimize processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Root cause analysis

Electrical troubleshooting

Team mentoring

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Electrical/Mechatronics background

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Cummins in Jamestown, NY seeks a Controls Engineer Senior to lead design, development, and integration of advanced manufacturing control systems. You will drive uptime, quality, and safety by deploying PLC programming, HMI/SCADA integration, and controls hardware design across production lines.

The role requires hands-on experience with sensors, drives, robots, and safety systems, plus strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration. Mentoring fellow engineers is part of the remit.