Hiring: Senior Automation Controls Engineer Company: La-Z-Boy Incorporated Location: Monroe, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:23:42 Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Execution Systems, PLC, Project Management, SCADA, SolidWorks About the job Experience: •8-10 years of experience in industrial controls, automation engineering, and manufacturing systems, or equivalent •10 years of experience in industrial controls, automation engineering, and manufacturing systems, or equivalent Required Skills: •Lead controls architecture development for new automation and capital equipment projects. •Design, develop, program, and support PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control, and industrial network systems. •Create and maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, network diagrams, and technical standards. •Integrate robotics, vision systems, sensors, servo systems, and automated material handling equipment. •Participates in cross functional meetings, seminars, vendor trips, and training sessions to effectively investigate and evaluate new technology advancements and equipment developments •Project Management •Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning and production launch. •Develop project scopes, technical specifications, budgets, and implementation schedules. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related technical field with 8-10 years of experience in industrial controls, automation engineering, and manufacturing systems, or equivalent •Demonstrated experience leading automation projects in a manufacturing environment. •Applied hands-on capability in PLC programming, HMI development, industrial networking, and machine controls. •Up to 25% travel or as required to support projects •SolidWorks 3D and/or AutoCAD experience developing mechanical parts, systems, and facility drawings Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!