Lead Engineer Controls (Onsite)

Tyson Shared Services•Springdale, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Engineer Controls oversees and provides expert technical direction for technology-based processes. The role develops and manages technical environments for departments, supports attainment of IT service-level agreements, and plans and directs IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. The position works with decision makers across departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective organizational solutions, and helps define and implement IT policies, standards, procedures, and best practices. The role provides technical direction and recommendations to team members and IS management; ensures compliance with IS standards and methodology; recommends plans for systems development and operations; and advises on hardware, software, and equipment purchases. It negotiates with technical personnel and customers regarding services, products, and direction; advises groups on selecting, using, and maintaining technology solutions; directs vendors; and stays current on technologies relevant to supported systems to inform future IT initiatives. Other duties may be assigned. Some travel may be required based on project needs. The role is onsite and is not eligible for relocation assistance or immigration/work authorization support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another technical area; equivalent work experience may be acceptable.
At least 6 years of experience in Information Systems or a related area, with proven programming experience.
Strong knowledge of multiple technologies, including SCADA (Ignition and iFix), 4GL programming, scripting, server-based technologies, and SQL.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to non-technical team members.
Advanced understanding and experience with a System Development Lifecycle Methodology.
Experience analyzing and interpreting information systems proposals, evaluating and developing alternative implementation plans, and reviewing and developing coding standards.
Advanced experience developing, reviewing, or modifying specifications, configurations, and programs to meet requirements.
Advanced knowledge of relevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and/or equipment; knowledge of current technology developments and trends; and extensive problem-solving skills.
Basic project management capabilities.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience, particularly with Schneider Electric / Modicon, and comfort working with both newer and legacy controls.
Experience troubleshooting automated production and material-handling equipment in a live manufacturing environment.
Controls experience with conveyors, motors/drives, sensors, photo eyes, interlocks, sequencing, and related material-handling equipment.
Experience integrating and troubleshooting industrial barcode, scanning, or vision equipment; experience with Keyence, Cognex, or SICK is relevant.
Ability to diagnose issues across PLC, HMI/SCADA, and connected equipment.
Industrial network and communications troubleshooting between PLCs, scanners, field devices, HMIs, and other plant-floor systems.
Experience supporting older equipment and contributing to controls upgrades, replacements, and modernization efforts.
Strong plant-floor diagnostic ability across controls, electrical systems, communications, and equipment to determine root causes.
Knowledge of PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting in industrial environments, including ladder logic and structured programming, I/O mapping, HMI integration, and interpreting electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

Provide technical direction and recommendations to team members and IS management.
Understand and ensure compliance with IS standards and methodology.
Recommend and develop plans for systems development and operations.
Provide direction and recommendations concerning hardware, software, and equipment purchases.
Negotiate with technical personnel and customers regarding services, products, and direction.
Review and advise groups on the selection, usage, and maintenance of technology solutions.
Provide direction to vendors and stay current on technologies relevant to supported systems to assist with future IT initiative planning.
Develop, review, or modify specifications, configurations, and programs to meet specified requirements.
Analyze and interpret information systems proposals and evaluate and develop alternative implementation plans.
Review and develop coding standards and work productively in a cross-functional team.
Develop and execute integrated test plans.
Troubleshoot and program PLC-based control systems and plant automation equipment, including related controls, communications, and equipment issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.