Senior Engineer - Controls Technician

MAU Workforce Solutions; Mesa (AZ); Remote; USD 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a Senior Engineer – Controls Technician to support OT/ICS infrastructure in North American manufacturing plants. This fully remote role requires expertise in automation, compliance, and cybersecurity with opportunities for up to 60% travel. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with extensive industry experience, ensuring safety and performance standards are met across operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO

Employee Assistance Program

This position is eligible for an annual bonus

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in consumer products controls work and plant support.
• Experience with Siemens PCS7, Rockwell PLCs and safety standards.
• Project Management certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support OT network and ICS automation in North American manufacturing plants.
• Lead machine risk assessments for safety standards.
• Develop 5-year ICS automation plans for obsolescence.

Skills

Troubleshooting OT/ICS systems

Collaboration

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics Technology

Associate of Applied Science in related field with certified training

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PCS7

Job description

MAU is 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.

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
• Adoption assistance
• This position is eligible for an annual bonus
• Terms and conditions apply

Shift Information :

• Remote position with flexible hours
• Travel up to 60% required

Required Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's 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
• 5–8 years of experience in consumer products controls work and plant support

Preferred Education and Experience :

• Rockwell Automation 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

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer : This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position