Position SummaryAs a Senior Controls Engineer at Alkar, you'll design the latest automation control systems while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and field service. We're looking for someone who has a strong technical background and versatility who can shift gears when priorities change, help others, and grow alongside a company that's still innovating after 60+ years.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the controls scope for complex equipment projects from initial requirements and system architecture through programming, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
- Design and program PLC and HMI applications using Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View.
- Define control strategies, documentation, and project deliverables.
- Serve as a senior technical resource for difficult troubleshooting, root-cause investigation, and resolution of controls issues in the factory, remotely, and at customer sites.
- Review electrical schematics, panel designs, controls documentation, and code for safety, accuracy, maintainability, and compliance with project requirements.
- Improve programming standards, reusable code, system architecture, version control, documentation, and commissioning practices across the Controls team.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to controls engineers, electrical designers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and field-service personnel.
- Support customer startups and commissioning, with travel generally limited to up to 10%.
What Makes You a Great Fit- Strong solving problems and hands-on troubleshooting.
- Adaptable and dependable.
- Collaborative-able to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
- Organized with attention to detail
- Effective communicator-clear and professional verbal and written skills.
- Committed to safety and operational excellence.
- Priority on quality, support, and doing things the right way.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing and programming industrial control systems for automated machinery, OEM equipment, or systems-integration projects. Exceptional demonstrated capability may substitute for years of experience.
- Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC and HMI platforms; Siemens experience is a plus.
- Experience with process control, VFDs, servo motion, safety PLCs, instrumentation, and multi-system integration.
- Ability to read, create, and review electrical schematics and technical controls documentation.
- Ability to manage several active projects while communicating priorities, risks, and technical decisions clearly.
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in an engineering-related discipline, or equivalent technical training and experience.
