Electrical Controls Engineer / Architect - Innovation Team | Dayton, OH

Electrical Controls Architect - Innovation (PLC / SCADA / Predictive Modeling) | Dayton, OH

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Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

Through our connected network of AS9100-certified and purpose-built facilities, our Innovation Team is leading the next evolution of digitally enabled, data-rich, self-diagnosing equipment platforms that set the standard for high-speed manufacturing.

Why join us?

Competitive Compensation: Strong base salary (DOE) commensurate with architect-level controls experience
Day-One Benefits: Medical (available Day 1), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (company-paid life and dental)
401(k) with Company Match
Additional Coverage: Disability and voluntary life insurance
Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
High-Visibility, High-Impact Role: End-to-end ownership of our predictive modeling strategy across next-generation presses, liners, Vulcan concepts, and digital retrofits
Strong Leadership Trajectory: Architect the intelligence layer for DRT's expanding digital ecosystem; mentor controls engineers and service technicians
Global Exposure: Travel across EMEA, North America, and Asia for integration, commissioning, and predictive system validation
Budget Ownership: Lead automation and controls projects ranging $500K-$2M in scope
Stability + Innovation: 75+ year privately held manufacturing heritage with a forward-looking Smart Factory / IIoT roadmap

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties
Predictive Modeling & Data Intelligence (Primary Focus)

Own the architecture for preventative and predictive insights across all next-generation DRT and CMC platforms
Define the data strategy - what to collect, how to structure it, and how it feeds SCADA/MES, the Edge module, and digital dashboards
Develop early-warning logic for tooling wear, mechanical anomalies, energy spikes, and scrap drivers

Next-Generation System Design Oversight

Provide controls and data architecture leadership for new presses, liners, Vulcan concepts, digital retrofits, and automation upgrades
Ensure new equipment is designed "data-ready" with the right sensors, signals, and connectivity
Guide internal engineering, CMC liner teams, and external partners on best-practice controls and data integration

Controls Architecture & Development

Develop and standardize PLC/HMI/SCADA controls (Rockwell required; Siemens preferred)
Integrate servo systems, robotics, sensors, cameras, and OEM modules into a cohesive automation architecture
Ensure robust connectivity using OPC-UA, MQTT, Ethernet/IP, and other modern industrial protocols

Edge Module & Data Pipeline Design

Architect the controls-to-data pathway for the DRT/CMC Edge module
Enable reliable high-frequency data mining for KPIs, diagnostics, and predictive models
Support cloud, historian, and customer SCADA integration

Commissioning, Project & Stakeholder Leadership

Support global commissioning and validation of next-generation systems
Manage automation and controls projects ranging $500K-$2M in scope
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, R&D, service, and product teams across DRT and CMC
Provide technical mentorship to controls engineers and service technicians

Customer & Field Integration

Translate customer SCADA architectures, security policies, and data requirements into design decisions
Lead on-site commissioning of data acquisition layers and connectivity modules
Partner with customers to define dashboards, alarms, analytics, and API structures

Qualifications Needed

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience)
Strong expertise in Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA platforms (required)
Siemens controls experience highly beneficial
Proven ability to design and implement PLC code, HMI/SCADA screens, and system diagnostics
Integration experience with robotics, servo drives, sensors, inspection systems, and OEM modules
Hands-on commissioning experience in high-speed industrial manufacturing environments
Experience with Smart Factory systems - MES, Historian, OEE dashboards, IIoT
Proficiency in industrial networking - VLANs, cybersecurity standards, data routing (OPC-UA, MQTT, Ethernet/IP)
Familiarity with regulatory and internal manufacturing standards
Proven ability to manage automation and controls projects in the $500K-$2M range
Ability and willingness to travel internationally (EMEA, North America, Asia)

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