Controls Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess manufacturing and business workflows to identify and maintain an automation roadmap aligned with company objectives.
• Evaluate automation opportunities based on ROI, labor savings, quality improvements, risk reduction, and implementation feasibility.
• Develop business cases, recommendations, implementation plans, timelines, budgets, and success metrics for automation projects.
• Analyze production workflows, material movement, quality inspections, maintenance activities, reporting processes, and shop floor data collection opportunities.
• Support digital manufacturing initiatives connected to production systems and operational efficiency improvements that reduce non-value-added activities.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy approved automation solutions, including workflow automation, RPA, digital forms, reporting solutions, and system integrations.
• Collaborate with IT, manufacturing, and business stakeholders to ensure automation solutions are compatible, secure, and aligned with business needs.
• Improve data flow between ERP, CRM, HRIS, manufacturing systems, and other business applications.
• Develop reports, dashboards, AI-enabled analytics, and actionable insights to support operational decision-making.
• Lead adoption efforts for automation initiatives, including training materials, work instructions, process documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Measure and report automation project outcomes, monitor system performance, and recommend enhancements.
• Stay current on emerging automation, manufacturing technology, AI, and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 3 years of experience in automation, manufacturing engineering, process improvement, business systems, industrial technology, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing, documenting, and improving business and operational processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; industrial products experience is preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

Preferred Experience 

• Experience with automation technologies such as PLCs, robotics, sensors, machine integration, vision systems, or other connected manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with workflow automation, RPA tools, digital forms, low-code/no-code automation platforms, or business process automation tools.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, manufacturing data systems, dashboards, reporting tools, or shop floor data collection systems.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience is highly preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Project Management certification.

 

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Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.  

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. 

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Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) 
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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