Senior Controls Engineer

Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Location: West Virginia

Employment Type: Contract (W2)

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Controls Engineer with strong experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, and electrical and instrumentation systems. The candidate will design, develop, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing control systems while supporting production operations and equipment performance.

Job Duties

• Design, develop, and deploy industrial control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs using Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Support electrical and instrumentation systems, including equipment downtime troubleshooting.
• Integrate PLCs with SCADA, HMI, robotics, vision systems, and MES.
• Develop electrical schematics and support functional safety design.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Work with production, maintenance, and equipment vendors to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Provide technical guidance to other engineers and participate in on-call support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience designing and troubleshooting industrial control systems in high-volume manufacturing.
• Advanced PLC programming skills with Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI platforms such as Ignition Perspective, Siemens WinCC, or FactoryTalk View.
• Knowledge of functional safety, including PROFIsafe and CIP Safety.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience integrating vision systems and barcode scanners, preferably Keyence or Cognex.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Pay Scale

Anticipated hourly pay range: 50/hr to $55/hr.

Benefits

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws