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The ideal candidate has strong industrial controls experience, a passion for hands-on problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, IT, production, and operations.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, program, and implement SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems to support automated manufacturing\nTroubleshoot and resolve operational technology issues involving SCADA, IIoT, MES, controls, and networks\nConduct preventive maintenance, software updates, and optimization of control systems\nLead commissioning and testing of automation systems during plant startup and expansion\nPartner with engineering, IT, production, and quality to improve controls reliability and process efficiency\nPlan and execute system upgrades, pilots, and proofs-of-concept for new technologies\nTrain maintenance and operations teams on system functionality and safe controls practices\nSupport data acquisition, performance monitoring, and integration to improve OEE and 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