What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Industrial Automation Engineer (Instrumentation, SCADA) position at Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you?
Note - If shortlisted, we’ll contact you via WhatsApp and email. Please check both and respond promptly.
Location: Geneva, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000
Open to US Citizens and Green Card Holders.
Position Overview
The Lead Controls Engineer will be responsible for overseeing controls engineering operations at the facility, focusing on standardization, troubleshooting, and future automation advancements. This role will involve 60% project work to enhance plant efficiency and 40% troubleshooting & maintenance to reduce reliance on outsourced support. The long-term vision includes team building, transitioning legacy Siemens systems to Allen Bradley (AB), and advancing Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve system communication and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Geneva, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000
Open to US Citizens and Green Card Holders.
Position Overview
The Lead Controls Engineer will be responsible for overseeing controls engineering operations at the facility, focusing on standardization, troubleshooting, and future automation advancements. This role will involve 60% project work to enhance plant efficiency and 40% troubleshooting & maintenance to reduce reliance on outsourced support. The long-term vision includes team building, transitioning legacy Siemens systems to Allen Bradley (AB), and advancing Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve system communication and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Controls Standardization & Optimization: Lead efforts to migrate all legacy control systems to Allen Bradley, ensuring a unified platform for plant operations.
- Automation & Industry 4.0 Initiatives: Drive smart manufacturing by integrating control systems for real-time data collection and predictive maintenance.
- Project Management: Oversee special projects, including energy optimization for on-site turbines to enhance power efficiency.
- Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve automation/control system issues, reducing plant downtime and dependency on external support.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with management and plant personnel to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
- Future Team Development: Plan for team expansion, mentoring junior engineers as the role evolves.
- Experience: 5 years as a Controls Engineer (4 years considered for highly skilled candidates with strong leadership abilities).
- Technical Skills:
- Rockwell/Allen Bradley & Siemens PLCs – programming from scratch, troubleshooting, and implementing new systems.
- Electrical engineering expertise in power distribution, motor control, and instrumentation.
- SCADA & HMI development experience.
- Industry Background: Open to all industries, but experience in chemical or consumer products manufacturing is highly preferred.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000
