Altria Group, Inc

Controls Engineer

Altria Group, Inc$104K — $152K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing.
  • Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with industrial automation platforms like Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Wonderware.
  • Experience with VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
  • Support automation integration across processing, packaging, and conveying systems.
  • Drive standardization of controls platforms and programming structures.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for issues.
  • Coordinate with OEMs, system integrators, and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Promote safe work practices with proper lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA and industrial automation standards.
  • Support Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and operational excellence initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Controls Engineer

Req Id: 3198

Work Model: On-Site

Company: US Smokeless Tobacco Co

State/Province: Kentucky

Job Description:

As a Controls Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automation and control systems that drive safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. Partnering with cross-functional teams and Integrated Work Systems (IWS) stakeholders, you will support high-speed production environments by improving system performance, enhancing equipment reliability, and delivering continuous improvement solutions.

This position is fully onsite in Hopkinsville, KY, with approximately 30-40% regional travel to Clarksville, TN, and Nashville, TN.

What you will be doing:
  • Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
  • Support automation integration across processing, packaging, and conveying systems.
  • Configure and support VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and process controls.
  • Integrate OEM equipment into plant-wide automation systems.
  • Drive standardization of controls platforms, programming structures, and documentation.
  • Provide technical support during equipment downtime and production issues.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, communication, and automation failures.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
  • Lead controls-related aspects of capital projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Coordinate with OEMs, system integrators, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Support FAT/SAT execution and system validation.
  • Ensure proper documentation, backups, and change management processes.
  • Assist with project planning, budgeting, and timelines.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
  • Support Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA, electrical, and industrial automation standards.
  • Promote safe work practices, including proper lockout/tagout procedures.


What we want you to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with industrial automation platforms (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, FactoryTalk).
  • Knowledge of HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networking.
  • Experience with VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
  • Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and panel designs.
  • Experience supporting high-speed automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project coordination skills.
  • Experience in food, beverage or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
  • Experience with automated processing and packaging systems.
  • Knowledge of batch systems and process automation.
  • Experience with MES, OEE, and manufacturing data systems.
  • Knowledge of OSHA and machine safety standards.


The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $104,900.00 - $152,150.00.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

About Altria Group, Inc

Altria’s companies have built some of the brands in the world – Marlboro, Copenhagen, Skoal, and Black &? Mild – that today are their respective categories.??? Altria Group owns three premier tobacco companies in the United States.? Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, and John Middleton have positions in the cigarette, smokeless tobacco, and large machine-made cigar categories. Altria also has a substantial position in the alcohol business with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and economic interest in SABMiller plc?.

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Learn more about Altria Group, Inc
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+0.2%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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