{"id":1378591,"url":"https://alion.io/job/mp-materials-senior-engineer-controls","title":"Senior Engineer, Controls","company":{"id":1808321,"name":"MP Materials","domain":"mpmaterials.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/mpmaterials","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"ADP","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":43,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Fort Worth, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":83000,"max_usd":158000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":2941},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Hyper-V","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"MQTT","optional":false},{"name":"OPC UA","optional":false},{"name":"Physical AI","optional":false},{"name":"Power BI","optional":false},{"name":"Tableau","optional":false},{"name":"VMWare","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T20:48:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-10-02T00:32:18Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":8,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":8},"description":"Company Overview:\nMP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.\nWe are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain-from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves-enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI-the convergence of computation, movement, and control.\nWe hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer-and our people are driving that transformation.\nPosition Overview:\nMP is seeking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation and operational technology systems, with expertise in industrial control systems, SCADA platforms, data acquisition, and industrial networking. As a Senior Control Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems that ensure the efficient operation of industrial processes and systems.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nArchitect, implement, and maintain SCADA and HMI systems using FactoryTalk View, WinCC, and related platforms.\nDeploy and manage AVEVA PI (formerly OSIsoft PI) systems for real-time data acquisition, historian, and analytics.\nImplement and maintain Rockwell AssetCentre for centralized management of automation assets and change tracking.\nDesign and support industrial network infrastructures, including VLANs, managed switches, firewalls, and segmentation strategies.\nIntegrate control systems and field data into enterprise-level platforms to support Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory initiatives.\nEnsure secure and reliable data flow from PLCs and sensors to MES, ERP, and cloud-based analytics systems.\nSupport and maintain PLC and HMI applications, including programming, troubleshooting, and version control.\nCollaborate with IT, cybersecurity, production, and engineering teams to enable and secure OT/IT convergence.\nLead and mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices in controls architecture, documentation, and change management.\nTroubleshoot OT network, SCADA, and data system issues in high-availability production environments.\nDevelop and configure Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems for industrial control applications (e.g., Siemens WinCC, or Rockwell FactoryTalk).\nEnsure seamless integration between HMI systems and PLC control systems.\nSet up and maintain communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, and OPC.\nPrepare technical documentation for control systems, including system design, PLC programs, HMI configurations, network diagrams, troubleshooting guides, control narratives, and I/O list.\nConduct factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) to ensure systems meet project requirements.\nOversee and participate in the installation, commissioning, and start-up of control systems.\nMentor junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance and expertise in control system design and troubleshooting.\nAbility to work independently and in a team environment.\nStrong organizational and time-management abilities.\nOther duties, as assigned.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.\n5+ years of experience in Controls and OT systems in industrial environments.\nHands-on experience with FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Siemens WinCC, and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs.\nProficient with Data Acquisition including interfaces, asset frameworks, and visualization tools.\nAVEVA OSIsoft PI preferred.\nExperience collecting, aggregating, and integrating data from multiple industrial sources such as PLCs, sensors, and databases.\nExperience configuring and maintaining Rockwell AssetCentre.\nDeep knowledge of industrial networking (Layer 2/3, VLANs, managed switches, firewall rules, routing).\nFamiliarity with OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and other industrial protocols.\nSolid understanding of OT cybersecurity, segmentation, and standards (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST).\nStrong project leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.\nDesired Qualities:\nExperience with cloud integration, IIoT platforms, or edge computing.\nFamiliarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., Nutanix, VMware, Hyper-V).\nExposure to MES or ERP system integration.\nAbility to identify and solve problems and effectively communicate and advocate for these solutions to others (from operators to management).\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nExpert level user of Microsoft Office suite.\nExperience developing automated reports, dashboards, and KPIs using data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or others.\nExperience in working with data tables, structured datasets, and developing dashboards.\nBasic knowledge of statistics to analyze data trends and variability.\nMP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.\nYour Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.\nFor Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. 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