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Together We Change.\nReady to power the future of manufacturing through automation and innovation? If so, then we have an opportunity for you!\nAs a Controls Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automation and control systems that drive safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. Partnering with cross-functional teams and Integrated Work Systems (IWS) stakeholders, you will support high-speed production environments by improving system performance, enhancing equipment reliability, and delivering continuous improvement solutions.\nThis position is fully onsite in Hopkinsville, KY, with approximately 30-40% regional travel to Clarksville, TN, and Nashville, TN.\nWhat you will be doing:\nDesign, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems.\nSupport automation integration across processing, packaging, and conveying systems.\nConfigure and support VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and process controls.\nIntegrate OEM equipment into plant-wide automation systems.\nDrive standardization of controls platforms, programming structures, and documentation.\nProvide technical support during equipment downtime and production issues.\nDiagnose and resolve electrical, controls, communication, and automation failures.\nLead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.\nLead controls-related aspects of capital projects from concept through commissioning.\nCoordinate with OEMs, system integrators, contractors, and internal stakeholders.\nSupport FAT/SAT execution and system validation.\nEnsure proper documentation, backups, and change management processes.\nAssist with project planning, budgeting, and timelines.\nIdentify opportunities for automation and process improvements.\nSupport Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and operational excellence initiatives.\nMaintain compliance with OSHA, electrical, and industrial automation standards.\nPromote safe work practices, including proper lockout/tagout procedures.\nWhat we want you to have:\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.\n5+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.\nStrong hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.\nExperience with industrial automation platforms (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, FactoryTalk).\nKnowledge of HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networking.\nExperience with VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems.\nAbility to read and develop electrical schematics and panel designs.\nExperience supporting high-speed automated manufacturing equipment.\nStrong troubleshooting, communication, and project coordination skills.\nExperience in food, beverage or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.\nExperience with automated processing and packaging systems.\nKnowledge of batch systems and process automation.\nExperience with MES, OEE, and manufacturing data systems.\nKnowledge of OSHA and machine safety standards.\nThe starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $104,900.00 - $152,150.00.\nWhy You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria\nAt Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported - both at work and in life. 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