Senior Controls Engineer

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will join a leader in veterinary medical device manufacturing that is advancing the future of automation and smart factory technologies. You’ll play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and supporting advanced automation systems that drive manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and innovation.

This is your opportunity to design and implement robust control systems, lead large-scale automation projects, and shape the next generation of intelligent, highly automated production equipment.

You’ll work with cutting-edge controls technologies in a collaborative environment that values innovation, problem-solving, and work–life balance. If you’re ready to make an impact and help build world-class automated manufacturing systems, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do

Automation & Controls Engineering

• Lead automation controls engineering efforts across production lines and equipment.
• Design, program, test, and optimize PLC- and HMI-based control systems.
• Support machine automation technologies, including motion control, machine vision, industrial robotics, sensors, safety systems, and related control devices.
• Develop control strategies to improve cycle time, reliability, quality, and throughput.

Software & Controls Development

• Write, debug, and implement PLC and HMI applications, primarily in Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk platforms.
• Develop automation logic, control sequences, interlocks, alarms, and user interfaces.

System Integration

• Integrate automation equipment with plant-floor systems, including sensors, robots, instrumentation, and data acquisition devices.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers, manufacturing engineering, and operations to implement new equipment and upgrades.

System Architecture & Networking

• Design control system architectures, control panels, communication networks, and industrial device connectivity.
• Support OT cybersecurity best practices within automation controls environments.

Commissioning & Support

• Lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and support of control systems in live production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives tied to equipment performance, uptime, and automation maturity.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline—or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience, including PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial automation support.
• Strong proficiency with Allen‑Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Automation software.
• Solid understanding of industrial control networks and communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, OPC, Modbus, TCP/IP, etc.).
• Experience integrating automation hardware (sensors, actuators, motion control, robotics, drives, etc.).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with proven ability to resolve complex automation issues.
• Experience driving projects independently with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with machine vision, robotics, and advanced motion control systems.
• Knowledge of SQL databases, data collection, and basic data integration.
• Familiarity with Python or scripting for automation support tasks.
• Understanding of MES/ERP connectivity or plant-floor data systems (not required but beneficial).
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts, edge devices, or IIoT connectivity.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or modern data tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Understanding of ISA standards such as ISA‑95 or ISA/IEC 62443 (cybersecurity).

Benefits:

• $115000 - $123000 base salary depending on skills and experience

• Paid Time Off

• 401K Matching

• Discounted Stock Purchasing

• Yearly Merit Increases

• Yearly Bonus

• Safe location in a modern environment

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. 

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 
  
Let’s pursue what matters together.  

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.  

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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