Delta Faucet Company ยท 1 day ago
Lead Automation Controls Engineer
Morgantown, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expDelta Faucet Company is committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. The Lead Automation Engineer will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automation systems across manufacturing operations while mentoring a team of engineers and technicians.
E-Commerce
Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automation systems across manufacturing operations
Serve as the technical authority for PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and industrial networks
Maintain accurate electrical schematics, network diagrams, and software backups
Design control systems including PLC logic, HMI screens, safety circuits, and network architecture
Lead new equipment integration, upgrades, and retrofits
Specify hardware and software for automation projects (PLCs, drives, sensors, safety devices)
Oversee system commissioning, startup, and validation
Act as escalation support for complex automation and controls issues
Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures related to controls, software, or networks
Mentor and guide automation engineers, controls technicians, maintenance staff, and engineering interns
Lead automation-focused capital projects from concept through handoff
Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments
Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, operations, safety, IT, and vendors
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
Select, manage, and evaluate automation vendors and system integrators
Review and approve vendor designs, FAT/SAT documentation, and deliverables
Identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency, quality, and ergonomics
Evaluate emerging automation technologies and recommend adoption where beneficial
Support data collection and OEE improvements
Work closely with maintenance to improve troubleshooting capability and ownership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5-10+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering
Strong expertise in PLC programming, HMIs, and industrial networking
Experience with machine safety systems and applicable codes/standards
Direct experience using 3D modeling software
Proven ability to lead projects and provide technical mentorship
Preferred
Experience with robotics, vision systems, and data integration
Rockwell Automation-Allen Bradley programming/product experience
Prior leadership or lead engineer experience in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with vendor management and system integrator oversight
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.
Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.
Company
Delta Faucet Company
Delta Faucet Company is a company which delivers faucets, showers and bathroom accessories
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ravi Nindwani
Managing Director
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2025-09-17
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