Lead Automation Controls Engineer

Delta Faucet•Morgantown, KY

About The Position

At Delta Faucet, we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry, we take pride in our dedication to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey toward inclusivity and excellence. Your role at Delta Faucet: The Lead Automation Engineer will work across a variety of functional groups that are directly involved in engineering, product development, and implementation. The ideal candidate is an inventive problem solver that can work through technical challenges and employing pragmatic solutions within our technical and maintenance departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
5-10+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
Strong expertise in PLC programming, HMIs, and industrial networking.
Experience with machine safety systems and applicable codes/standards.
Direct experience using 3D modeling software.
Proven ability to lead projects and provide technical mentorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotics, vision systems, and data integration.
Rockwell Automation-Allen Bradley programming/product experience.
Prior leadership or lead engineer experience in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with vendor management and system integrator oversight.

Responsibilities

Automation Strategy and Leadership Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automation systems across manufacturing operations. Serve as the technical authority for PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and industrial networks. Maintain accurate electrical schematics, network diagrams, and software backups.
System Design & Implementation Design control systems including PLC logic, HMI screens, safety circuits, and network architecture. Lead new equipment integration, upgrades, and retrofits. Specify hardware and software for automation projects (PLCs, drives, sensors, safety devices). Oversee system commissioning, startup, and validation.
Troubleshooting & Reliability Act as escalation support for complex automation and controls issues. Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures related to controls, software, or networks.
Team Leadership & Development Mentor and guide automation engineers, controls technicians, maintenance staff, and engineering interns.
Project Management Lead automation-focused capital projects from concept through handoff. Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments. Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, operations, safety, IT, and vendors. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. Select, manage, and evaluate automation vendors and system integrators. Review and approve vendor designs, FAT/SAT documentation, and deliverables.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation Identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency, quality, and ergonomics. Evaluate emerging automation technologies and recommend adoption where beneficial. Support data collection and OEE improvements. Work closely with maintenance to improve troubleshooting capability and ownership.

Benefits

Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.
Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.

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