Senior Engineer - Controls Technician

NPAworldwide; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Senior Engineer Controls Technician for a direct-hire opportunity in Lexington, KY. The ideal candidate will support and maintain OT/ICS infrastructure across North American manufacturing plants, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance. This fully remote position requires up to 60% travel and offers a competitive benefits package, including insurance and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in consumer products controls work.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA70B, NFPA70E, and NFPA79.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and support OT/ICS systems.

Responsibilities

• Support OT network and ICS automation/process control systems.
• Lead risk assessments to maintain safety standards.
• Develop and maintain 5-year ICS automation and control equipment plans.

Skills

Cisco networking

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology

Associate of Applied Science in a related field with certified training

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PCS7

AutoCAD

Job description

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Job Description

We are hiring a Senior Engineer Controls Technician for our client in Lexington, KY. As a Senior Engineer Controls Technician, you will support and maintain OT/ICS infrastructure across North American manufacturing plants, ensuring optimal performance, safety compliance, and cybersecurity standards. This is a direct-hire opportunity and a fully remote role with up to 60% travel.

Job Description

We are hiring a Senior Engineer Controls Technician for our client in Lexington, KY. As a Senior Engineer Controls Technician, you will support and maintain OT/ICS infrastructure across North American manufacturing plants, ensuring optimal performance, safety compliance, and cybersecurity standards. This is a direct-hire opportunity and a fully remote role with up to 60% travel.

Shift Information

Remote position with flexible hours

Travel up to 60% required

Preferred Education And Experience

Cisco networking experience

Rockwell Automation product certifications

Siemens product certifications

Project Management certifications

General Requirements

Experience with Siemens PCS7, WinCC, Simatic Batch, and Route Control

Proficiency with Rockwell PLCs and software

Familiarity with industrial control system networks: Profinet, Ethernet IP, AS-I, IO Link

Working knowledge of OT networking, switches, VLANs, and IP addressing

Understanding of safety controls and SISTEMA compliance

Knowledge of NEC, NFPA70B, NFPA70E, and NFPA79

Strong ability to troubleshoot and support OT/ICS systems

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Effective cross-functional collaboration with internal and external teams

Commitment to continuous learning and industry awareness

Essential Functions

Support OT network and ICS automation/process control systems in North American manufacturing plants

Support capital projects involving electrical or automation/process control components

Assist in data collection, Industry 4.0 migrations, OT networks, and cyber security initiatives

Lead and perform machine risk assessments to maintain safety standards

Ensure machine control systems meet or exceed SISTEMA Level D safety standards

Review documentation for new machinery to align with internal safety expectations

Provide subject matter expertise to third-party control systems support teams

Develop and maintain 5-year ICS automation and control equipment plans for obsolescence remediation

Stay current on trends through continuous learning

Perform other duties as assigned by our client

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology, Instrumentation Technology, or Mechatronics Technology OR

Associate of Applied Science in a related field with certified training from Rockwell, Siemens, or Cisco, and 4 years of experience

58 years of experience in consumer products controls work and plant support

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Benefits Package

Pay of $120,000 per year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)

401(k) with matching

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement*

Adoption assistance*

This position is eligible for an annual bonus

• Terms and conditions apply

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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