Senior Recruiter @ Ora Apps Inc. | Sourcing IT and Non IT Candidates
Senior Controls Engineer
PLC | SCADA | Industrial Automation
Location: Albuquerque, NM (Onsite) Must be local to Albuquerque, NM or have ties to the area
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $121,000 – $130,000
🚨 Candidates without hands-on industrial automation and controls engineering
We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with strong experience in PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial automation systems. This role will lead automation projects, support system design and commissioning, and work directly with customers across industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems
Lead automation projects and support commissioning activities
Program and troubleshoot industrial control systems
Work with industrial protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus
Support electrical schematics, networking, and system integrations
Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers
Must Have Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
10+ years of Controls Engineering experience
Strong PLC, SCADA, HMI, and DCS experience
Experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or Modicon platforms
Experience with Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Chart, and Structured Text
Knowledge of SQL, .NET, Power BI, Grafana, and APIs
Experience with industrial networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus)
Background in industrial environments such as Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, or Manufacturing
Strong troubleshooting and commissioning experience
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Project Management
Industries
Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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