Controls Engineer – Deckorators (Buffalo, NY)

Universal Forest Products
Buffalo
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 85,000 - 120,000 annuallyFunction: OtherExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Hands-on problem-solving","Analytical and troubleshooting","Communication","Cross-functional collaboration","Ability to work in a fast-paced environment"]

Lead automation and control system development for the Deckorators Buffalo flagship facility. Design and program SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems, troubleshoot OT issues across SCADA/IIoT/MES and networks, and execute commissioning, testing, preventive maintenance, and software updates. Partner with engineering, IT, production, and quality to improve controls reliability, process efficiency, OEE, and decision-making, while training maintenance and operations teams.

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Universal Forest Products
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Controls Engineer – Deckorators (Buffalo, NY)

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Job Summary

Lead automation and control system development for the Deckorators Buffalo flagship facility. Design and program SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems, troubleshoot OT issues across SCADA/IIoT/MES and networks, and execute commissioning, testing, preventive maintenance, and software updates. Partner with engineering, IT, production, and quality to improve controls reliability, process efficiency, OEE, and decision-making, while training maintenance and operations teams.
Location: Buffalo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, program, and implement SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems for automated manufacturing.
  • •Troubleshoot OT issues involving SCADA, IIoT, MES, controls, and networks.
  • •Conduct preventive maintenance, software updates, and optimization of control systems.
  • •Lead commissioning and testing of automation systems during plant startup and expansion.
  • •Train maintenance and operations teams on system functionality and safe controls practices.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 85,000 - 120,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401kPaid LeaveWellness StipendEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • •10+ years of experience in industrial automation, SCADA, and PLC-based controls.
  • •Proficient in Ignition 8.1 development and deployment (preferred).
  • •Experience with PLC systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Rockwell platforms.
  • •Understanding of MES, IIoT, industrial networking, and machine integration.
Experience:10+ yearsIndustrial automationManufacturing
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering
Skills:Hands-on problem-solvingAnalytical and troubleshootingCommunicationCross-functional collaborationAbility to work in a fast-paced environment
Tech Stack:SCADAPLCHMIIIoTMESIndustrial networkingIgnition 8.1Allen-BradleySiemensRockwellOEE

Company Brief

Universal Forest Products
Manufactures and distributes wood, composite, and other building products for residential and commercial construction. Serves customers across retail, construction, industrial, and packaging markets through a broad network of manufacturing and distribution operations.
Industry: Building Materials
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Grand Rapids, United States
Founded: 1955
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