Senior Controls Engineer
On-siteWeirton, West Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead the design, programming, and deployment of complex industrial control systems (PLC/HMI/SCADA) for novel battery manufacturing equipment. Serve as technical lead for automation projects, coordinating cross-functionally with Robotics, Vision, and SCADA teams to ensure systems meet requirements on schedule. Develop PLC-to-MES data transactions, partner with vendors for FAT/SAT testing, and resolve escalated production issues to minimize downtime. Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement initiatives using feedback from production teams. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for mission-critical troubleshooting. Based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, this role supports the high-volume manufacturing of iron-air batteries within the Manufacturing Development Team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 6+ years of applied experience designing and troubleshooting industrial control systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Advanced PLC proficiency in Siemens TIA-Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000, with the ability to program and execute independently
- Practical experience with SCADA and HMI platforms, specifically Ignition Perspective, Siemens WinCC, or Rockwell FTView
- Strong technical foundation in functional safety programming, including ProfiSafe and CIP Safety protocols
- Expertise in reading, interpreting, and redlining complex electrical schematics and using data tools like iba or Octoplant for system analysis
- Familiarity with integrating vision systems and barcode scanners, such as Keyence or Cognex, into automated workflows
- Excellent technical communication skills and the ability to translate complex controls concepts for diverse audiences
- Pragmatic problem-solving skills and a commitment to intellectual rigor when tackling first-of-a-kind automation challenges
- Thriving on complexity and maintaining a low-ego, collaborative approach within a fast-paced, mission-driven team
- Intellectual curiosity and a drive to stay at the forefront of industrial automation and control technology
- Relocation assistance is available
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