About this role
About the Role The Sr Controls Engineer will be a vital contributor and engineering leader in all phases of our projects, including planning, design, programming, purchasing, integration, testing, commissioning, and training of automated control systems. This on-site role supports Hebron Manufacturing operations and equipment and will be based in Hebron, KY. What You'll Do
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Beckman factories and contracted suppliers to develop user requirement specifications (URS), automation concepts, and architectural-level designs for automated equipment.
- Design and program industrial control systems such as PLCs, robotics, HMIs, vision systems, and motion control, ensuring supplier deliverables meet technical standards.
- Participate in end-to-end project execution with external equipment suppliers & integrators including budgeting, scheduling, design, implementation, installation, troubleshooting, and documentation, while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Support manufacturing operations and equipment at Hebron by integrating automation solutions with existing processes and ensuring reliability and maintainability. What We're Looking For
- Educational Background: Bachelor's in engineering or Mechatronics/Automation with 5+ years of experience, or master's with 2+ years.
- Technical Expertise: Proficient in PLC programming (ladder logic & structured text), and experienced with AC/DC drives, servo motors, HMIs, machine vision, and safety systems.
- Project Leadership: Ability to work within an Engineering team and manage automation objectives including debugging, installation, equipment commissioning, and training aligned with project specs.
- Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication, capable of articulating technical concepts for team review.
- Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates a proactive mindset for process optimization and problem-solving. Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with CAD modeling.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix family of programmable controllers, Cognex vision systems, industrial robotics.
- Digital integration leveraging PLC & SCADA systems including basic understanding of computer networking, TCP/IP, and industrial fieldbus architectures such as Ethernet I/P. Compensation & Benefits Beckman Coulter Diagnostics offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Healthcare program and paid time off are included; Danaher Benefits Info has more details.