SENIOR CONTROLS ENGINEER - Manufacturing (JC432)

The Senior Controls Engineer will lead electrical and process-control initiatives at the Buffalo, NY manufacturing plant, focusing on power optimization, automation projects, and overall reliability improvements on site. This onsite role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least two years of controls experience, with a salary range of USD 85,500 to 123,200 annually.

Location and Compensation

Location: Buffalo, NY (onsite)

Salary: USD 85,500 - 123,200 per year

Experience: 2+ years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary administrator and troubleshooter for the plant's power and control networks
• Provide technical leadership for electrical, instrumentation, and process-control systems to boost reliability and performance
• Create and maintain power and control standards to ensure consistency across projects and upgrades
• Drive the site master plan for power and controls, including modernization and replacement of obsolete technologies
• Mentor and develop Electrical & Instrumentation technicians through skills training and technical guidance
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety and regulatory standards, including NFPA and OSHA requirements
• Validate MES data from PLCs and support process engineers with automation and data analysis initiatives
• Contribute to the design and implementation of machine control systems, HMI development, process automation, and KPI tracking
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, reliability, and cost performance
• Support quality and compliance systems, including checkweighers, metal detectors, vision systems, ingredient flow, and temperature controls
• Collaborate with leadership on equipment selection, installation, and startup, becoming the technical expert for new systems
• Manage projects ranging from electrical and controls upgrades to full capital initiatives
• Apply control systems, simulation, and process modeling technologies to enhance production and packaging performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
• 2+ years of controls or electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of machine and process control hardware, instrumentation, and automation systems
• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, ControlLogix, Wonderware HMI, and Rockwell FactoryTalk
• Understanding of electrical power distribution, process control systems, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and OSHA 1910 safety standards
• Ability to support capital projects, process optimization, and equipment upgrades

Technologies

• Allen Bradley PLCs
• ControlLogix
• Wonderware HMI
• Rockwell FactoryTalk
• MES

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation between USD 85,500 and 123,200
• Opportunity to work on advanced manufacturing automation and controls systems
• High-impact role with visibility across engineering, operations, and leadership teams
• Career growth within a technically driven manufacturing environment