We are seeking a Controls Engineer to lead automation and control system development at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Buffalo, NY. This role will play a key part in optimizing plant performance through advanced controls, system integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a hands-on, high-impact position supporting a modern extrusion and polymer manufacturing operation focused on innovation, automation, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Design, program, and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for automated manufacturing processes
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across controls, SCADA, IIoT, MES, and industrial networks
Perform preventive maintenance, system updates, and continuous optimization of control systems
Lead commissioning, startup, and validation of automation systems
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, IT, production, and quality teams to improve system reliability and efficiency
Plan and execute system upgrades, pilots, and new technology implementations
Train operations and maintenance teams on system functionality and safe controls practices
Support data acquisition, performance monitoring, and OEE improvement initiatives
Numbers & Facts
Location
Buffalo, NY
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size
100 to 499 employees
Year Founded
2004
Website
https://impactbusinessgroup.com
About Company
Working with iMPact
Here at iMPact we have helped connect candidates to opportunities available in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Process/Administration. We have full-time, part-time and contract positions available in Michigan, Florida as well as nationwide.
Our headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, MI and we also have an office in Tampa, FL. When you’re working with us, one of our experienced recruiters will connect you with matching opportunities and they will be there every step of the way to help you through the application, interviewing and onboarding process to ensure success.
To connect with one of our recruiters, submit your application for one of our open positions, or visit our website www.impactbusinessgroup.com to submit your resume for general consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Skills
Automationunmatched
Automation System Developmentunmatched
Automation Systemsunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Extrusionunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
Polymersunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Reliability Engineeringunmatched
Startupunmatched
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
System Validationunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Systems Reliabilityunmatched
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