Electrical Controls Engineer

About the Role

As the plant-wide owner of control systems and instrumentation, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the technology that drives manufacturing operations, from concept and design through commissioning, validation, and continuous improvement. This role offers ownership, direct impact on product quality, and the autonomy to shape system evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Control Systems End-to-End: Serve as the plant-wide owner of all control systems and instrumentation, from initial concept and design through installation, commissioning, validation, and long-term maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Build and Maintain Critical Programs: Develop, maintain, and revise PLC and HMI programs to support production requirements and drive continuous improvement.
• Shape New Systems: Assist in the design, specification, installation, and commissioning of new control system equipment and instrumentation.
• Own the Data: Build, configure, and maintain plant data acquisition and historian systems, ensuring accurate, reliable process data capture for production, quality, and regulatory needs.
• Drive Risk Management: Perform process risk assessments related to control systems and instrumentation, and develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure Measurement Integrity: Conduct periodic process control verifications and instrument calibration reviews to maintain GMP compliance.
• Lead Validation Efforts: Assist in new equipment and control system validation execution and reporting (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Document and Improve: Support process mapping and P&ID documentation, and assist in documenting control system changes, troubleshooting outcomes, and validation results (deviations, CAPA, change control).
• Build Team Capability: Develop and implement new or revised SOPs for control systems and data acquisition, and provide technical training to plant personnel.
• Champion Compliance: Maintain compliance with safety, GMP, and GLP requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Fundamental understanding of process control concepts, instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, pH, level), and loop tuning.
• Familiarity with PLC programming (ladder logic, function block) and HMI development.
• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or equivalent preferred.
• Able to perform physical tasks in production areas when required.
• Comfortable working as part of a cross-functional, interdisciplinary team.

Technical Proficiencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel data analysis skills a plus.
• Preferred experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion, or equivalent CAD/drawing platforms for P&ID and electrical drawing creation, review, and redline.
• Familiarity with industrial data historians or process data logging platforms preferred.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk (View, Historian, AssetCentre) strongly preferred; experience with other DCS/industrial automation platforms (Ignition, Wonderware, or equivalent) also considered.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline required; entry-level candidates will be considered.