Senior Controls Engineer

Arxada•Rochester, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Controls Engineer based in Rochester, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing operations. You will be a key technical leader, partnering with production, engineering, maintenance, and EHS teams to design, optimize, and support process control systems that enable operational excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute directly to Arxada's commitment to sustainable growth and manufacturing excellence. Guided by our values of Collaborate for Success, Foster Grit, Decide and Drive, and Go Beyond, you will help shape the future of our operations while mentoring others and delivering impactful results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation, process controls, or manufacturing engineering.
Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA platforms, instrumentation, and control system troubleshooting.
Demonstrated experience leading automation projects and implementing process improvements in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence decisions through technical expertise.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in chemical, pharmaceutical, specialty chemicals, or process manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of process control and automation systems across the Rochester site.
Provide technical expertise for PLC, HMI, DCS, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial network systems.
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve process reliability, safety, quality, and production efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, root cause investigations, and automation enhancements.
Support capital projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring successful execution and operational readiness.
Develop and maintain control system standards, documentation, validation records, and operating procedures.
Mentor junior engineers and technical personnel while fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems.