Senior Engineer, Automation & Controls Systems

Laguna Source, LLC.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

401(k) and pension benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Job summary

Laguna Source, LLC. is seeking a senior controls engineer to lead complex automation projects across multiple capital initiatives. You will define architectures, drive technical decisions, and support implementations from concept through startup.

The role requires a strong background in PLC/HMI/SCADA with Rockwell/AB systems, plus experience coordinating with OEMs, integrators, and cross-functional teams. Domestic travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• 10+ years of industry experience in industrial controls and automation.
• Strong experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems; hands-on programming with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley required; familiarity with Siemens and/or Omron a plus.
• Experience leading controls scope for automation or capital projects with system integrators or OEMs.
• Familiarity with FactoryTalk View, Optix, Ignition, or iFix; knowledge of EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet or similar protocols.
• Experience with PID controls, motion control, robotics, or machine vision; familiarity with Fanuc or ABB robotics preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical leader on complex automation and controls projects from concept through startup.
• Design and develop robust automation systems to provide competitive advantage.
• Interface with internal R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams across products and machines.
• Integrate commercial technologies and coordinate with system integrators, OEMs, and machine builders.
• Collaborate with process, controls, and optical/glass scientists; support all project phases.
• Lead projects through design, build, installation, commissioning, and startup.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Rockwell/AB

EtherNet/IP

Industrial automation

Project leadership

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

Optix

iFix

Job description

This is an exciting career opportunity to sit within a Manufacturing Technology & Engineering (MT&E) organization on the Automation Controls Systems Engineering team. This group functions as an internal engineering consulting group supporting our manufacturing operations by designing and implementing automation used to run machines and processes across a variety of capital and manufacturing projects. Your overall roles and responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a senior technical leader on complex automation and controls projects, defining architecture, driving technical decisions, and supporting implementation from concept through startup.
• Design and develop robust automation systems that provide significant competitive advantage to our businesses and enable new products and product lines.
• Interface with internal R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams involved in the innovation and manufacture of new products and machine systems across our businesses.
• Integrate commercially available technologies and effectively leverage external machine builders and system integrators to execute capital and manufacturing projects.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including process engineers, controls engineers, and optical and glass scientists.
• Support projects through all phases of execution: design, build, installation, commissioning, and startup.

Desired Skills & Experiences:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• 10+ years of industry experience in industrial controls and automation.
• Strong experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems; hands-on programming experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley required; familiarity with Siemens and/or Omron a plus.
• Experience leading controls scope for automation or capital projects, including working with or directing system integrators, OEMs, machine builders, or contractors.
• Familiarity with FactoryTalk View, Optix, Ignition, or iFix; knowledge of EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, or similar industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with PID controls, motion control, robotics, or machine vision; familiarity with Fanuc or ABB robotics preferred.
• Strong communicator; self-motivated and effective in collaborative, cross-functional environments.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically in support of project installation, commissioning, and startup activities.

This is a high-impact opportunity to join a growth-driven team supporting major automation and capital initiatives across new capabilities, factory expansions, and automation implementation. The role offers broader ownership than a traditional site-based controls position, with exposure to the full project lifecycle from design, build, installation, startup, and commissioning.

It's an opportunity to work with a leading global innovator company with technologies spanning life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar industries.

This position offers an industry-leading overall compensation and benefits package including a competitive base salary, annual bonus + LTIs, 401K & pension benefits, and comprehensive healthcare and wellness plan. A relocation package is also provided for this position.