Control Systems and OT-Production Systems Technical Lead Engineer

Control Systems & OT Technical Lead Engineer

Lead the Technology That Powers Modern Industry.

Engineering Innovation. Global Collaboration.

At Fuller Technologies weve spent more than 140 years helping heavy industries operate more efficiently through world-class engineering automation and digital solutions. Today were advancing industrial automation by delivering innovative Control Systems and Operational Technology (OT) solutions that improve plant performance reliability and sustainability for customers around the world.

When you join Fuller youll become part of a collaborative global engineering organization where technical expertise is valued innovation is encouraged and your ideas make an impact. Youll work alongside experienced engineers across North America and our global engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges lead customer-facing projects and shape the future of industrial automation.

About the Role

This role is responsible for leading the technical execution of industrial automation and control systems projects across the Americas. As the technical lead you will partner closely with Project Managers customers and a global engineering team to deliver automation solutions from design through commissioning while providing engineering leadership technical guidance and customer support throughout the project lifecycle.

This position is approximately 70% Control Systems Engineering and 30% Operational Technology (OT) Systems with Control Systems expertise being the primary focus.

About the Department

The Automation Technologies US Engineering team delivers Process Control Systems and Operational Technology (OT) solutions for the cement and heavy process industries throughout the Americas. Working closely with a highly skilled global engineering organization the team leads customer-facing project execution while collaborating with international engineering resources to deliver innovative reliable automation solutions.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of industrial automation and Control Systems projects from concept through commissioning.

• Serve as the primary technical resource supporting Project Managers customers consultants suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout project execution.

• Design configure program and troubleshoot PLC DCS SCADA HMI industrial networking and control systems for new installations and modernization projects.

• Review and approve engineering deliverables including hardware architecture I/O databases bills of material equipment specifications and technical documentation.

• Coordinate engineering activities with a global engineering team to ensure high-quality on-time project execution.

• Conduct and lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) commissioning support and system handover activities.

• Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight for Operational Technology (OT) systems including industrial servers workstations virtualization networking and system integration.

• Support hardware engineering system integration testing validation and lifecycle improvements for automation systems.

• Evaluate new automation technologies hardware and software while driving engineering standardization and continuous improvement.

• Mentor engineers and production technicians by providing technical guidance engineering reviews and knowledge sharing.

• Support troubleshooting warranty activities and complex technical problem-solving throughout the product lifecycle.

• Ensure engineering solutions comply with customer requirements industry standards quality expectations and cybersecurity best practices

You Bring

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Electronics Engineering Instrumentation Engineering Automation/Control Systems Engineering Computer Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• 7 years of experience in Control Systems Engineering Industrial Automation or a related engineering field.

• Strong experience designing programming configuring implementing and troubleshooting PLC DCS SCADA and HMI systems.

• Hands-on experience with one or more major automation platforms including Siemens Rockwell Automation ABB or Schneider Electric.

• Experience leading the technical execution of industrial automation or control systems projects.

• Experience working directly with customers supporting technical meetings design reviews FAT/SAT activities and commissioning.

• Strong understanding of industrial automation architecture instrumentation control philosophies PFDs and P&IDs.

• Excellent analytical technical problem-solving communication and project coordination skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a global matrix organization and collaborate with international engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure including industrial servers virtualization networking cybersecurity and system integration.

• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus Ethernet/IP DeviceNet PROFIBUS PROFINET MQTT and OPC.

• Experience working for control system integrators industrial automation integrators engineering consulting firms or control panel integration companies.

• Experience supporting cement mining metals steel minerals processing power generation or other heavy industrial process environments.

• Experience with Intelligent MCCs IIoT devices and smart instrumentation.

• Experience with FLS ECS or comparable Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

• Microsoft VMware Cisco Dell HP or similar technical certifications.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

• Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance.

• Health life disability and voluntary insurance programs.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.

• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

• The opportunity to lead technically challenging automation projects while collaborating with a global engineering organization.

• Career growth within an innovative company focused on engineering excellence.

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

• Minimal travel (less than 10%).

As an equal opportunity employer Fuller Technologies embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply irrespective of sex gender identity/expression disability sexual orientation or age. The more diverse our employees are the stronger our team is.

Please apply by clicking Apply on this page. We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis including virtual interviews where appropriate so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

No recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.

Fuller Technologies helps build societies around the world by delivering the technologies and solutions that support critical industrial infrastructure. We are committed to driving growth while minimizing environmental impact through innovation engineering excellence and sustainable solutions. Together we collaborate across borders in an inclusive and supportive environment to solve complex challenges improve industrial performance and shape the future of automation.

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