## Controls Engineer – Deckorators (Buffalo, NY)Applylocations: Buffalo, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R20959Deckorators, a brand of UFP Industries, is a leader in composite decking, railing, and outdoor living products. Our Buffalo, New York plant is the newest and flagship location utilizing our proven and growing Surestone technology. This state-of-the-art extrusion and polymer manufacturing facility will serve as a center of excellence for innovation, automation, and operational performance across our network.## **Job Summary**The Controls Engineer will lead automation and control system development at the Buffalo facility, driving plant performance through SCADA, PLC/HMI programming, system integration, and continuous improvement. This role supports the startup and growth of the flagship operation by ensuring high-reliability automation, process visibility, and advanced control capabilities. The ideal candidate has strong industrial controls experience, a passion for hands-on problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, IT, production, and operations.## Key Responsibilities• Design, program, and implement SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems to support automated manufacturing • Troubleshoot and resolve operational technology issues involving SCADA, IIoT, MES, controls, and networks • Conduct preventive maintenance, software updates, and optimization of control systems • Lead commissioning and testing of automation systems during plant startup and expansion • Partner with engineering, IT, production, and quality to improve controls reliability and process efficiency • Plan and execute system upgrades, pilots, and proofs-of-concept for new technologies • Train maintenance and operations teams on system functionality and safe controls practices • Support data acquisition, performance monitoring, and integration to improve OEE and decision-making## Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering • 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, SCADA, and PLC-based controls • Proficient in Ignition 8.1 development and deployment (preferred) • Experience with PLC systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Rockwell platforms • Understanding of MES, IIoT, industrial networking, and machine integration • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment • Excellent communication skills — able to simplify technical concepts for all users • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities## Additional Details• Based full-time at the Buffalo flagship facility • Travel up to 40%for installations, troubleshooting, and end-user support • Opportunity to help shape automation standards and digital transformation across Deckorators**Compensation & Benefit Information****Salary Pay Range:** $85,000-$120,000K annually dependent on experience\*\*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living**Bonus/Incentive Pay**:Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.**Benefits currently offered to our employees:*** Medical insurance* Health savings account with company contribution* Dental insurance* Vision insurance* Basic and voluntary life insurance* Disability insurance* 401(k) plan with company match* Paid vacation and holidays* Stock purchase program with employee discount* Educational reimbursement* Wellness programs and challenges* Other supplemental benefits#J-18808-Ljbffr