Our client is looking for a Senior Control Engineer to take the lead in shaping automation across multiple North American manufacturing sites. In this role, you’ll drive innovation, manage large-scale capital projects, and ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operations through world-class control systems. This is a high-visibility leadership position with opportunities to make a measurable impact on plant performance and digital transformation initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in automation and process control.
- Hands-on expertise with DeltaV systems (batch and PSM experience a plus).
- Strong leadership, project management, and vendor negotiation skills.
What You’ll Do
- Lead automation strategy to support business growth and operational excellence.
- Set and maintain standards for control systems, instrumentation, architecture, and cybersecurity.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies such as advanced process control, AI, and machine learning.
- Oversee system design, programming, testing, and commissioning for major projects.
- Guide automation capital planning and execution for projects ranging from $25k to $2M+.
- Manage system lifecycle planning, upgrades, and vendor partnerships.
- Leverage data historians (PI System) and business intelligence tools to deliver actionable insights.
- Champion safety-first design principles and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Lead initiatives to strengthen OT cybersecurity and system reliability.
Why This Role?
This is a chance to step into a strategic leadership role where your expertise directly shapes the future of automation, drives innovation, and supports continuous improvement across multiple sites. You’ll work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with a talented team, and have the freedom to make a lasting impact.