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Lead Controls Engineer

Posted on: Oct 27, 2026

LanceSoft Inc
Manchester, New Hampshire
Salary: $64 per hour
Onsite
Full-time

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Job Title :

Lead Controls Engineer

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Manchester New Hampshire United States

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Job Description

Job Title: Lead Controls Engineer
Location: Holcomb, KS
Duration: 10/23/2026 – 10/23/2027 (12 months)
Pay Rate: $64.28/hr
Shift Timings: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM /2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Job Description
The Lead Controls Engineer will provide technical leadership and hands-on support for industrial automation and plant-floor control systems at the Tyson Foods Holcomb facility. The role focuses on PLC programming, troubleshooting, SCADA/HMI systems, conveyor automation, and industrial communications. The engineer will resolve complex equipment issues, minimize production downtime, and support controls upgrades and modernization projects.

Key Responsibilities

Program, troubleshoot, and commission PLC-based control systems.
Support Schneider Electric/Modicon PLCs and legacy control systems.
Troubleshoot automated production lines, conveyors, motors, drives, sensors, and interlocks.
Diagnose issues across PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial networks.
Integrate and troubleshoot barcode scanners and vision systems.
Support Ignition and iFix SCADA/HMI platforms.
Perform root-cause analysis to restore equipment uptime.
Support controls upgrades, replacements, and modernization projects.
Develop technical specifications, programs, and integrated test plans.
Provide technical guidance and collaborate with plant operations and IT teams.

Required Skills

Strong hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting.
Schneider Electric/Modicon PLC experience strongly preferred.
Ladder logic, structured programming, I/O mapping, and HMI integration.
Industrial automation and manufacturing plant-floor troubleshooting.
Conveyor and material-handling systems, motors, drives, sensors, photo eyes, and interlocks.
SCADA/HMI experience with Ignition and iFix.
Barcode scanning and machine vision systems: Keyence, Cognex, or SICK.
Industrial networking and communication troubleshooting.
SQL, scripting, server-based technologies, and 4GL programming.
Electrical schematic interpretation and root-cause analysis.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another technical field. Equivalent work experience may be accepted.
Experience: 6+ years in Information Systems or a related field, with proven programming experience.
Experience supporting industrial controls in a live manufacturing environment is highly relevant.

Position Details

Posted:

Oct 27, 2026

Reference Number:

c7d0095d

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

$64 per hour

City:

Manchester

Job Origin:

ziprecruiter

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