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Senior Controls Engineer

3/27/2026

The Senior Controls Engineer will design, develop, and implement PLC and HMI control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, including writing, modifying, and troubleshooting PLC code and HMI applications. This role also involves leading equipment startup, commissioning, troubleshooting at various sites, developing project scopes, tracking budgets, and mentoring junior staff.

Salary

85000 - 145000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

ENTEK sells extruders and engineering services, lead-acid separators and lithium-ion separators on six continents. We design and build our battery separator lines, extruders, and parts with our in-house engineering, machining, and fabrication resources. Combining best-in-class equipment with our pursuit of continuous improvement manufacturing gives our customers the full benefit of over 25 years of experience in these industries. We believe that our success is possible only when we do our utmost to make our customers successful. You will see and feel this commitment from the first day you do business with ENTEK.

About the Role

Description

Join ENTEK as a Senior Controls Engineer

ENTEK is excited to welcome a Senior Controls Engineer to our growing team. If you're looking for a place where your expertise is valued, your ideas drive innovation, and your work directly impacts advanced manufacturing technology, this is it.

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and commissioning industrial automation systems that power ENTEK’s manufacturing operations and customer equipment. You'll work alongside talented engineers, technicians, and project teams to deliver reliable, high-performance automation solutions.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you’ll bring technical expertise and leadership together to develop and support industrial control systems across a wide range of manufacturing equipment and processes.

In this role you will:

Design, develop, and implement PLC and HMI control systems for automated manufacturing equipment
Write, modify, and troubleshoot PLC code and HMI applications
Use P&IDs, functional descriptions, electrical schematics, and scope documents to develop control strategies
Lead equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at ENTEK facilities and customer locations
Develop project scopes, track schedules, and monitor project budgets
Perform I/O checkout and system validation testing
Supervise on-site installation and commissioning activities
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams
Mentor junior controls engineers and controls technicians
Support after-hours troubleshooting when necessary

This is a role where your expertise drives real-world results—bringing complex automation systems to life while improving reliability, efficiency, and safety.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking experienced controls engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, leading technical efforts, and delivering high-quality automation systems. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in seeing projects through from concept to startup.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience
Five (5) or more years of controls engineering experience
Experience designing and commissioning industrial automation systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation
Experience with PLC programming and HMI development
Experience troubleshooting automation systems in a production environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to track project milestones and timelines

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following:

Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal and associated hardware
Rockwell Studio 5000 / Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
Siemens S120 or G120C drives
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 drives
Ignition (Perspective or Vision)
ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365
Machine commissioning and startup experience

Job Locations

This position may be based at one of the following ENTEK locations:

Henderson, Nevada
Lebanon, Oregon
Wake Forest, North Carolina

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
Integrity – doing what’s right, always
Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our futureWhen you join ENTEK, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a company that invests in your growth, development, and success.

Compensation & Benefits include:

401(k) with 4% match
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance

About ENTEK

ENTEK makes products that impact people in every corner of the globe. Our diverse team spans a wide array of disciplines, and whether you are a welder, engineer, scientist, production associate, or machinist, you will work toward a common goal — making ENTEK the best it can be for customers, employees, and the community.

Our success is fueled by consistently living our core values of respect, integrity, innovation, and commitment.

Our team is dedicated to getting a little bit better every day.

Are you ready for something great in your career?

Learn more about us at www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you.

ENTEK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ENTEK is a drug-free and non-smoking work environment.

Key Skills

PLC ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentIndustrial AutomationSystem CommissioningTroubleshootingProject ScopingBudget TrackingI/O CheckoutSystem ValidationElectrical Schematics InterpretationP&IDs InterpretationFunctional Descriptions InterpretationSiemens Step 7TIA PortalRockwell Studio 5000Allen-Bradley PLC