Senior Process Automation & Reliability Engineer
Altria USA
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Job summary
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) in Richmond, VA, seeks a senior control systems expert to lead PLC/machine controls initiatives and drive reliability improvements across manufacturing lines.
You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize controls performance while coordinating with Manufacturing and Processing operations. The role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Beckhoff PLCs, vision systems, and data trending tools, with a strong focus on uptime and scalable
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in an engineering field.
- 6–8 years of manufacturing experience with deep PLC/machine controls troubleshooting.
- Hands-on with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Allen-Bradley drives/servo controllers, Beckhoff PLC platforms, vision systems, FactoryTalk View and AssetCentre, and barcode readers.
Responsibilities
- Provide second-tier technical support, quickly diagnosing and resolving equipment and system issues across the factory.
- Lead reliability efforts using root cause analysis, predictive maintenance, and failure prevention to maximize uptime.
- Evaluate PLC-controlled equipment health with data trending tools; turn insights into measurable performance gains.
- Develop and implement control system improvements that meet product specs and align with business demand.
- Continuously enhance methods, processes, documentation, systems, and equipment through structured problem‑solving.
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and contribute to large, technically complex projects.
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Job description
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) in Richmond, VA, seeks a senior control systems expert to lead PLC/machine controls initiatives and drive reliability improvements across manufacturing lines.
You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize controls performance while coordinating with Manufacturing and Processing operations. The role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Beckhoff PLCs, vision systems, and data trending tools, with a strong focus on uptime and scalable
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