Seeking an experienced Controls Lead Engineer to lead automation and control systems projects within our pharmaceutical and food manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant controls engineering experience and strong hands-on expertise with Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation platforms. This role will involve project leadership, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant controls engineering experience in pharmaceutical and/or food manufacturing environments.
- Strong programming experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and Rockwell Automation software (RSLogix, FactoryTalk).
- Experience with HMIs, SCADA, motion control, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP).
- Knowledge of FDA, USDA, cGMP, and food safety compliance standards.
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
This role will sit ONSITE out of Buffalo, NY