Controls Infrastructure Engineer

Full relocation offered

5% bonus - not performance based

Can be in Dallas TX, Casa Grande AZ, or Wooster OH area

Hybrid schedule 2-3 days onsite/home

Corporate Controls Infrastructure Engineer

Position Overview

The Corporate Controls Infrastructure Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing control systems across multiple facilities. This position focuses on ensuring system performance, user access, and cybersecurity for control systems while working closely with the corporate team to establish standards and procedures.

The Engineer will work on projects related to controls and automation, including the installation of new components, upgrades to existing systems, and remote support for facility operations. The role is based out of the corporate office and will report directly to the Corporate Controls Engineering Manager.

This position also involves collaboration with team leaders and senior engineers to align on standards and maintain system integrity.

Key Responsibilities

1. System Maintenance & Updates: Ensure control systems, PLC, and HMI firmware remain up to date and perform upgrades for features and cybersecurity mitigation.
2. Software & Network Management: Maintain the Rockwell Software and AVEVA System Platform infrastructure, including backups, licensing, and updates. Collaborate with IT to maintain the network configuration for control system devices.
3. Project Implementation: Work on installation projects for new control system components and upgrade existing systems to improve overall efficiency and security.
4. Technical Support: Provide remote and on-site support for control system operations, troubleshooting, and optimization.
5. Documentation & Compliance: Develop and maintain documentation for system standards, backup, and recovery protocols, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity and network traffic guidelines.
6. User Access Management: Oversee user access across control system environments, conduct audits, and support new access requests.
7. Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems and maintain system reliability.

Required Skills & Experience

1. 7+ years in a Controls & Automation Engineering role within industries like Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, or similar.
2. Advanced proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix) and HMI development (preferably in Wonderware/AVEVA).
3. Experience with Ethernet/IP Communication and industrial network configurations.
4. Knowledge in configuring and maintaining industrial managed switches (e.g., Stratix).
5. Strong skills in .NET programming and SQL databases.
6. Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal, along with the ability to mentor and work collaboratively.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
2. Open to 25% travel.
3. Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Additional Benefits

The company offers an industry-leading benefits package that includes:

1. A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage.
2. 401(k) with 50% company match on the first 8% of earnings contributed.
3. Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to the 401(k).
4. Company-paid short- and long-term coverage.
5. Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, equal to 2X the annual salary.
6. 4 weeks of paid time off annually.
7. 20 floating vacation hours and 6 company-paid holidays.
8. Extra time off for volunteering.
9. Tuition reimbursement.
10. Fitness membership reimbursement.
11. And more.