Senior Controls Engineer

MAU is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer for our client in Florence, KY. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will maintain, improve, and optimize control systems, including machine, robot, vision, and measurement programs while supporting automation, manufacturing operations, and technical training. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Loss Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave

Shift Information

• Monday through Friday
• Flexibility required
• Availability outside of standard working hours is required to support urgent production needs when necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five years of hands-on PLC programming experience in a manufacturing or automation environment.
• 5+ years of experience and/or specialized training in industrial control systems, automation, and robotics.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with Nexeed-MES and related portfolio.
• Experience with ERP or other manufacturing execution software.
• Project management experience.

General Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of PLC programming languages.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• College-level technical math skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions involving complex technical issues.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assist with orienting and training lower-level employees.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn additional software packages.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex programming issues in control systems and automation equipment.
• Identify and engage external technical expertise when necessary.
• Debug and implement process improvements for assembly and manufacturing line controls to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Design, develop, and optimize control concepts for automated equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and modify robot-to-PLC interface programs to ensure seamless integration and performance.
• Maintain, update, and improve vision inspection systems used in the automation process.
• Support maintenance teams in diagnosing and resolving equipment-related issues.
• Provide hands-on technical training and guidance to controls and maintenance personnel on control systems and automation equipment.
• Advance the technical competence of technicians throughout the organization.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, software, and hardware to maintain a high level of technical proficiency.
• Execute special projects and assignments as directed by management.
• Demonstrate advanced capability in PLC programming languages.
• Maintain, improve, and optimize machine, robot, vision, and measurement programs.
• Escalate only the most critical automation and programming issues when necessary.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing assembly environment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Availability outside of normal working hours may be required to support production needs.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for up to four hours at a time.
• Repetitively bend, twist, and grasp.
• Lift up to 45 pounds.