Senior Control Systems Engineer
ENTEK Lithium Separators LLC•Terre Haute, IN
•$105,000 - $140,000
About The Position
ENTEK is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, commission, and support industrial automation systems for its manufacturing operations and customer equipment. The role combines technical expertise and leadership to deliver reliable, high-performance control systems across manufacturing equipment and processes. The engineer will work with engineering, technician, and project teams, lead startup and commissioning activities, and mentor junior controls staff. The role may require after-hours troubleshooting and work at ENTEK facilities and customer locations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Five or more years of controls engineering experience.
- Experience designing and commissioning industrial automation systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
- Experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
- Experience troubleshooting automation systems in a production environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to track project milestones and timelines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal and associated hardware.
- Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 / Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
- Experience with Siemens S120 or G120C drives.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 drives.
- Experience with Ignition (Perspective or Vision).
- Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Machine commissioning and startup experience.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement PLC and HMI control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
- Write, modify, and troubleshoot PLC code and HMI applications.
- Use P&IDs, functional descriptions, electrical schematics, and scope documents to develop control strategies.
- Lead equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at ENTEK facilities and customer locations.
- Develop project scopes, track schedules, and monitor project budgets.
- Perform I/O checkout and system validation testing.
- Supervise on-site installation and commissioning activities.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams.
- Mentor junior controls engineers and controls technicians.
- Support after-hours troubleshooting when necessary.
Benefits
- 401(k) with 4% match
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
