Senior Field Automation & Controls Engineer

TAI Engineering

• $120K — $170K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of industry experience in automation and controls.
  • 5+ years working with Allen Bradley / Rockwell Hardware.
  • Proficient with HMI/SCADA systems, preferably ICONICS GENESIS64.
  • Familiarity with industrial systems like boilers, chillers, and pumps.
  • Management or supervisory experience is a plus.
  • Strong project management and communication skills.
  • Strategic thinking ability to align technical solutions with client goals.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for automation and controls systems.
  • Mentor and guide a team of controls engineers and technicians.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects in control systems.
  • Program modifications to PLC and HMI systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve automation system issues.
  • Manage the field office and coordinate schedules with clients and technicians.
  • Oversee calibration and maintenance of control devices like transmitters and valves.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule to support work-life balance.
  • Collaborative and creative work environment.
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
  • Eligibility for annual profit-sharing bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health benefits for employees and families.
Full Job Description
About the Role:
Join a mission-critical environment where automation and controls play a vital role in maintaining complex facility operations. As a Senior Field Automation & Controls Engineer, you'll lead system improvements, troubleshoot and optimize advanced control platforms, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to both clients and internal teams. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on engineering, project leadership, and strategic problem-solving across a diverse range of automation technologies.

Here's a glimpse into your day to day:

  • Being a Subject Matter Expert on the automation & controls system and provide consult to all the stakeholders.
  • Work with a talented team of controls engineers and technicians; providing guidance and mentorship.
  • Implementing small control system related continuous improvement projects.
  • Programing changes to the PLC and HMI system.
  • Troubleshooting automation and controls systems related issues.
  • Management of TAI's field office. Which includes
    • Coordinating the schedule of PM and other work with the customer and control techs.
    • Review of all reports generated.
    • Front line oversight of the 2 Control Techs
  • Support and supervise Control Techs in the calibration and maintenance of controls devices. Examples of such devices are Pressure, Temperature, Level and Flow Transmitters, Motor starters, VFDs, Analyzers, and valves.
  • PLC System software support, to include updating regularly released patches and version upgrades by Allen Bradley or other PLC manufacturers.
  • Interface with clients to understand their needs and translate them into exceptional designs.
  • Ensure projects meet all regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Stay on top of emerging technologies and industry trends.


You'll be a perfect fit if you have:

  • Minimum of ten (10) years' industry experience.
  • Minimum 5 years with industrial controls with Allen Bradley / Rockwell Hardware.
  • Experience with HMI/SCADA is required, preferably with ICONICS GENESIS64 HMI software package.
  • Experience with boilers, chillers, pumps, valves, building automation, and/or related systems.
  • Management or supervisory experience a plus
  • Control system design experience is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with a diverse team and clientele.
  • A strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.
  • The ability to think strategically and translate our client's business goals into engineering solutions.


Compensation and Benefits:

  • Pay: $120,000-170,000 annually (depending upon experience).
  • Eligible for overtime pay
  • Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee - family) are also available!
  • 401(k)with employer match


Other Offerings:

  • The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
  • The ability to balance your work and family activities.
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
  • A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
  • Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

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