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Senior Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage Process Systems Location: Rochester, NY Salary: $125,000 – $145,000 + Discretionary Bonus (10%) + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) w/ 5% Match + more Job Type: Full-Time, ~45-55 hours per week Travel: 20-25% within the U.S. Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship is not available Relocation assistance is available Senior Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage Process Systems Description Our client in the industrial automation and process systems industry is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to add to their team. In this role, you will lead full project lifecycles for industrial automation and process control systems. Leveraging your background in PLC/HMI programming, electrical control panel design, and system integration, you will work closely with clients to deliver customized automation solutions for large-scale food and beverage manufacturing operations. This role is well-suited for candidates who want to mentor others, are comfortable working directly with customers, and thrive when leading in hands-on project environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization with strong long-term growth potential and future leadership opportunities. Senior Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage Process Systems Responsibilities • Develop automation and control system architecture diagrams • Design electrical control panels and create schematic drawings using AutoCAD • Specify control system components and prepare system documentation • Develop PLC I/O assignments and program using Allen-Bradley Logix platforms • Develop HMI/SCADA applications using industry-standard platforms • Design industrial communication networks and supporting data infrastructure • Develop custom applications and database integrations using VB.NET and SQL • Support new/existing client systems and participate in onsite commissioning/startup activities • Train client operations and maintenance teams on equipment and control system functionality • Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers Senior Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage Process Systems Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required • 10+ years industrial automation and controls programming experience required • Experience within food, dairy, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries required • Strong PLC and HMI programming experience required • Demonstrated expertise in system integration and commissioning required • Proficiency with Allen-Bradley Logix and AutoCAD 2D/3D required