Lead Controls Engineer - VBeyond Corporation : Job Details

Job Title: Controls Engineer - Lead

• Location: Geneva, NY
• Duration: Fulltime
• Pay Scale: Up to $140k/year, Relocation assistance available.
• Work Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to join our team at a state-of-the-art facility that manufactures haircare products including shampoos, gels, conditioners, and more. This position will be responsible for overseeing the controls engineering team at our 750,000 sq. ft. facility, with a focus on both special projects and day-to-day troubleshooting and maintenance.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience as a controls engineer
• Hands on experience with Rockwell / Allen Bradley and Siemens control systems – must be able to troubleshoot, program from scratch, etc. Experience implementing new controls systems is highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise in PLC programming (Allen Bradley).
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems and designing HMIs
• Chemical or consumer product industry experience
• Experience in Industry 4.0 integration and data analytics for business decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the control systems engineering efforts at the facility, acting as the primary subject matter expert.
• Manage and execute special projects (60% of role), improving controls systems and plant efficiency.
• Provide troubleshooting, firefighting support, and day-to-day repair work (40% of role), addressing immediate needs and minimizing downtime.
• Lead the transition to Allen Bradley controls systems, standardizing their use across the plant and eliminating legacy systems (currently using Siemens and AB).
• Support the plant's move toward Industry 4.0, ensuring that systems communicate seamlessly with each other and contribute to data collection for improved business decision-making.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Relocation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Career growth and advancement opportunities