Senior Industrial Controls Integration Engineer

Senior Industrial Controls Integration Engineer
Location: Remote – United States, with up to 50% travel to customer sites
Employment: Full-time
Salary: $100,000–$130,000, based on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support the integration and deployment of industrial automation solutions across manufacturing environments.
This is a hands-on, customer-facing role focused on integrating with existing PLC-controlled equipment, implementing and debugging communication drivers, validating data collection, and supporting system commissioning and customer handoff.
The position is remote when not traveling, with up to 50% travel to customer manufacturing sites throughout the U.S. Occasional travel to Canada may be required when authorized.
Responsibilities
Integrate solutions with existing PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and production lines.
Work with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC environments, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, S7, and related platforms.
Read and understand PLC ladder logic to support system integration and driver development; modification of customer PLC programming is not required.
Implement and troubleshoot communication drivers and industrial network connections.
Work with common industrial protocols, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFIBUS, and OPC UA.
Support integration with industrial equipment such as sensors, instrumentation, VFDs, motor controls, servo systems, robotics, and safety PLCs.
Perform system startup, commissioning, field testing, debugging, and FAT/SAT activities as required.
Validate that equipment data is being collected and transmitted accurately.
Communicate project status, technical issues, and requirements directly with customers and internal teams.
Provide customer training, operational handoff, and technical support during project implementation.
Follow customer safety requirements while working in active manufacturing environments.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of industrial controls, PLC, automation, or systems integration experience.
Strong understanding of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell OR Siemens PLC environments.
Ability to read and understand PLC ladder logic.
Experience with industrial communication protocols and networking.
Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems and their interaction with PLC-controlled equipment.
Experience troubleshooting controls, automation, or industrial communication issues.
Strong problem-solving and customer communication skills.
Ability to work independently at customer sites.
Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel.
Comfortable working in manufacturing environments, including standing, climbing, wearing required PPE, and working around industrial equipment.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting automotive or other manufacturing environments.
Experience with system integration, commissioning, or industrial data collection.
Experience with robotics, motion control, VFDs, instrumentation, or industrial networking.
Benefits
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Employer covers up to 85% of benefit costs
401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Two weeks of paid vacation
Full-time remote position with travel to customer sites

Work arrangement
No