Senior Engineer – Equipment Systems Integration

Senior Engineer – Equipment Systems Integration

Join a dynamic manufacturing organization renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence in industrial automation and process engineering. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, this company empowers its engineering teams to lead impactful initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth.

As a Senior Engineer – Equipment Systems Integration, you will spearhead cross-functional engineering projects focusing on equipment design, electrical systems development, and industrial controls integration. This role entails hands-on project ownership from conception through installation and startup, particularly across multi-site capital deployments. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners, you will ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery, centering your work around process innovation and automation to enhance the functionality, efficiency, and safety of both new and existing equipment.

This Role Offers:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and more.

Company-supported relocation assistance.

Discretionary annual bonus based on performance.

Focus:

Lead automation and controls projects across multiple locations, with 30–35% travel for site installations, commissioning, and training.

Design and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems using platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens, including legacy system integration.

Evaluate and enhance safety features of control systems to meet or exceed company and industry standards.

Create and update detailed schematics, technical documentation, and specifications for electrical and automation systems

Coordinate with vendors and integrators for material procurement, technical consultation, and on-site implementation.

Oversee collaboration with vendors and system integrators to source materials, provide technical guidance, and support field implementation

Mentor junior engineers and support recruitment activities within the engineering department.

Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through controls optimization, Lean initiatives, and technology upgrades.

Ensure continuous improvement through Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and lessons-learned documentation post-project closeout.

Skill Set:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in industrial controls engineering or electrical systems, preferably in manufacturing or packaging environments.

Demonstrated experience in full-cycle project management—from scoping and budgeting to execution and startup.

Proficiency with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens), and experience with HMI and SCADA systems.

Comfortable working with legacy control systems and upgrading outdated infrastructure.

Strong communication skills with an ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partners.

Willingness to travel up to 35% for project oversight and implementation.

About Blue Signal:

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