Senior Industrial Controls Integration Engineer Location: Remote – United States, with up to 50% travel to customer sites Employment: Full-time Salary: $100,000–$130,000, based on experience Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support the integration and deployment of industrial automation solutions across manufacturing environments. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role focused on integrating with existing PLC-controlled equipment, implementing and debugging communication drivers, validating data collection, and supporting system commissioning and customer handoff. The position is remote when not traveling, with up to 50% travel to customer manufacturing sites throughout the U.S. Occasional travel to Canada may be required when authorized. Responsibilities • Integrate solutions with existing PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and production lines. • Work with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC environments, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, S7, and related platforms. • Read and understand PLC ladder logic to support system integration and driver development; modification of customer PLC programming is not required. • Implement and troubleshoot communication drivers and industrial network connections. • Work with common industrial protocols, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFIBUS, and OPC UA. • Support integration with industrial equipment such as sensors, instrumentation, VFDs, motor controls, servo systems, robotics, and safety PLCs. • Perform system startup, commissioning, field testing, debugging, and FAT/SAT activities as required. • Validate that equipment data is being collected and transmitted accurately. • Communicate project status, technical issues, and requirements directly with customers and internal teams. • Provide customer training, operational handoff, and technical support during project implementation. • Follow customer safety requirements while working in active manufacturing environments. Requirements Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field. • 3+ years of industrial controls, PLC, automation, or systems integration experience. • Strong understanding of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell OR Siemens PLC environments. • Ability to read and understand PLC ladder logic. • Experience with industrial communication protocols and networking. • Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems and their interaction with PLC-controlled equipment. • Experience troubleshooting controls, automation, or industrial communication issues. • Strong problem-solving and customer communication skills. • Ability to work independently at customer sites. • Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel. • Comfortable working in manufacturing environments, including standing, climbing, wearing required PPE, and working around industrial equipment. • Must be a U.S. citizen. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting automotive or other manufacturing environments. • Experience with system integration, commissioning, or industrial data collection. • Experience with robotics, motion control, VFDs, instrumentation, or industrial networking. Benefits Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield • Employer covers up to 85% of benefit costs • 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • Two weeks of paid vacation • Full-time remote position with travel to customer sites