Description Position Summary As a Senior Controls Engineer at Alkar, you’ll design the latest automation control systems while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and field service. We’re looking for someone who has a strong technical background and versatility who can shift gears when priorities change, help others, and grow alongside a company that’s still innovating after 60+ years. Key Responsibilities • Lead the controls scope for complex equipment projects from initial requirements and system architecture through programming, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance. • Design and program PLC and HMI applications using Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View. • Define control strategies, documentation, and project deliverables. • Serve as a senior technical resource for difficult troubleshooting, root-cause investigation, and resolution of controls issues in the factory, remotely, and at customer sites. • Review electrical schematics, panel designs, controls documentation, and code for safety, accuracy, maintainability, and compliance with project requirements. • Improve programming standards, reusable code, system architecture, version control, documentation, and commissioning practices across the Controls team. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to controls engineers, electrical designers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and field-service personnel. • Support customer startups and commissioning, with travel generally limited to up to 10%. What Makes You a Great Fit • Strong solving problems and hands-on troubleshooting. • Adaptable and dependable. • Collaborative—able to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams. • Organized with attention to detail • Effective communicator—clear and professional verbal and written skills. • Committed to safety and operational excellence. • Priority on quality, support, and doing things the right way. Requirements • 5+ years of experience designing and programming industrial control systems for automated machinery, OEM equipment, or systems-integration projects. Exceptional demonstrated capability may substitute for years of experience. • Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC and HMI platforms; Siemens experience is a plus. • Experience with process control, VFDs, servo motion, safety PLCs, instrumentation, and multi-system integration. • Ability to read, create, and review electrical schematics and technical controls documentation. • Ability to manage several active projects while communicating priorities, risks, and technical decisions clearly. • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in an engineering-related discipline, or equivalent technical training and experience.