Senior Controls & Process Engineer

ITW; Mechanic Falls (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW is seeking a Senior Controls and Process Engineer to lead engineering efforts, troubleshoot and optimize automated equipment, and support production with technical expertise. The role collaborates across operations, R&D, quality, and safety to drive improvements.

The candidate will manage equipment development phases, analyze data, and deploy advances in robotics, motion control, and vision systems to meet product specs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5–10 years’ experience in controls and automation.
• CAD proficiency with Autodesk Inventor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts to troubleshoot and optimize existing automated equipment.
• Research & recommend new manufacturing equipment and provide technical support to production.
• Collaborate with operations, R&D, quality, and safety to improve processes.
• Monitor and control all phases of new equipment development from design approval through implementation, validation, and release to production.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead or support initiatives.

Skills

Ladder logic

PLC controls

Reading schematics

Signal processing

Sensor technology

Vision system setup

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Controls and Process Engineer

Position Summary

The senior controls and process engineer is responsible for leading engineering efforts to troubleshoot and optimize existing automated equipment, research & recommend new manufacturing equipment, and provide technical support to production. The senior controls and process engineer will also work closely with other functions within operations, R&D, quality, and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control all phases of new equipment development from design approval through implementation, validation, and release to production
• Analyze manufacturing data, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with other departments
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and expand robotics, motion control, and vision system implementation
• Determining the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications
• Support PFMEA management for all manufacturing processes
• Managing the transition of new product development deployment to production
• Responsible for ensuring optimum design for manufacturability and test early in the new product development introduction process
• Identify opportunities for process improvement throughout the facility and lead or support existing process improvement initiatives
• Monitor and report project progress to stakeholders and management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 5-10 years’ experience in controls and automation
• CAD proficiency (Autodesk Inventor preferred)

Competencies

• Experience with ladder logic and PLC controls (Allen Bradley preferred)
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
• Experience with analog and digital signal processing, sensor technology, pneumatics, and vision system setup and implementation
• History of hands‑on technical proficiency
• Experience in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
• Must be well organized with the ability to multi‑task
• Should have strong problem‑solving / analytical skills, as well as strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.