Senior Control Engineer

Senior Control Engineer

Job Level: W2T Consultant

Job Location: Hybrid/Travel (Non-Local Candidate) (on-site work needed throughout the lifecycle of the project to Clinton, PA, Tijuana, Gauymas, Quebec, Malaysia).

Travel Expectations: Up to 50% on average

Job Classification:Temporary (W2T), Contractor (1099), 10+ Months

Join Centric Consulting – A Culture You’ll Love

At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry – celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships. 

We’re expanding our “machine‑side” capabilities to help clients configure and prepare data on controllers, PLCs, robots, and shop‑floor devices. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you’ll be the go‑to expert for connecting diverse industrial equipment, enabling reliable data collection, and making plant‑floor systems talk to the edge and the cloud. You won’t need to program robots day‑to‑day—the focus is industrial communications and connectivity across multiple PLC ecosystems.

In this role, you will:

• Connect & configure a wide range of PLCs and industrial devices for secure, reliable data acquisition.
• Implement and troubleshoot industrial protocols including Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Profibus, and others.
• Set up and optimize data flows using protocol gateways/converters (e.g., Kepware, Matrikon) and SCADA systems.
• Diagnose communication issues and resolve interoperability challenges across mixed vendor environments.
• Collaborate with solution teams to design integrations from plant floor to edge platforms and analytics solutions.
• Document configurations and standards so solutions are repeatable, supportable, and scalable.

Who You Are:

• 3–5+ years as a Controls Engineer (system integrator background strongly preferred).
• Hands‑on experience programming 3 or more PLC families (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi).
• Deep understanding of industrial networking & protocols (Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Profibus, etc.).
• Experience with Kepware, Matrikon, and/or other protocol converters and SCADA platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across heterogeneous environments; comfortable switching between vendors and tools.

• Clear communication, client‑facing professionalism, and a bias for documenting/standardizing solutions.

• Nice to Have: Experience with edge connectivity platforms (e.g., Litmus Edge) or similar. Exposure to robot controllers and how they expose data (no robot programming required).
• Familiarity with ISA‑95/OT architectures and secure data pathways to MES/ERP/cloud.
  

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Location: Remote mostly but there will be some on-site work needed throughout the lifecycle of the project to five locations: (Clinton, PA, Tijuana, Gauymas, Quebec, Malaysia).

The total of all phases is expected to be 10 months+.

Total Rewards: 

We proudly offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being, such as health coverage, wellness programs, 401K company match, self-managed PTO, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments.

• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are not full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more. Regardless of your role, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.

Discover more about our benefits by exploring additional details here benefits.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what’s best for businesses. Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we’re committed to solving clients’ toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.

Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bring unmatched experiences to clients and employees. These aren't just words we use — it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are. 

What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work?

We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bring our mission and core values to life, working together to provide the highest quality services to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.