Senior Controls Specialist – Lead Automation Projects

JMP Solutions - Canada; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Profit Sharing

Travel opportunities

Job summary

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions in Fayetteville, AR seeks a Senior Controls Specialist to lead and deliver industrial automation projects. You will design, program, test, and commission PLCs and HMIs, guiding multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and outstanding customer experiences.

Join a team focused on advancing automation capabilities with strong leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement. Travel to client sites across North America is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven controls programming and commissioning experience within industrial automation.
• 5+ years of proven leadership experience, leading large projects and teams within industrial automation projects.
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs
• Willingness to travel within the US and Canada as required.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and guidance to the engineering team during early project stages to develop functional specifications and set design direction.
• Design and develop code for automation equipment (PLCs, HMIs) aligning with functional requirements and internal standards.
• Lead project performance as Controls Project Lead, achieving targets and on-time delivery with excellent customer experience.
• Drive best control solutions to meet project requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and coach project team members through offline programming, commissioning, product testing, and cross-functional support.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites for installation, commissioning, and training purposes.

Skills

Controls programming

Leadership experience

PLC and HMI experience

Rockwell/AB controls

FactoryTalk View HMIs

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions in Fayetteville, AR seeks a Senior Controls Specialist to lead and deliver industrial automation projects. You will design, program, test, and commission PLCs and HMIs, guiding multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and outstanding customer experiences.

Join a team focused on advancing automation capabilities with strong leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement. Travel to client sites across North America is expected.