Posted Mar 21, 2026

Senior Principal Control Systems Engineer

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Job Description: • Develop and implement maintenance and improvement measures for recycling equipment, including conveyors, shredders, optical sorters and material handling systems. • Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and electrical infrastructure. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing control systems and optimize the performance of control systems, ensuring efficient and reliable operations and improving operational outcomes. • Lead cross-functional projects from concept through commissioning, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination. • Analyzes system performance and implements improvements to maximize uptime, throughput, and efficiency. • Maintain detailed documentation for control systems, and ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulation, and industry standards in all control systems designs. • Support commissioning new equipment, retrofits of existing systems, and analysis of acquired equipment. • Champion a strong safety culture by incorporating industrial safety standards, including LO/TO, machine safeguarding, and electrical safety in all control and infrastructure projects. • Good communicator with the ability to translate findings in a strategic and tactical manner through investment opportunities. Requirements: • Strong understanding of electrical schematics, instrumentation, and process control. • Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting CAD drawings and engineering schematics (AutoCAD). • Experience with SCADA Systems, Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus) and data logging. • Strong electrical, mechanical, and programming background. • Experience with advanced control strategies, such as model predictive control (MPC) and advanced process control (APC). • Bachelor's degree in Control Systems Automation, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field - preferred. • 10 or more years of experience in industrial control systems, preferably in recycling or manufacturing environments. Benefits: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO) Apply Now Apply Now