Altria · 16 hours ago
Principal Controls Engineer I
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $173K/yr
8+ years expAltria is a leading company in the manufacturing sector, seeking a Principal Controls Engineer I to support its Richmond Manufacturing Center. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of advanced control systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of critical manufacturing infrastructure.
Food and BeverageManufacturingTobaccoWine And Spirits
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide technical support for Boilers, Chillers, Air Compressors, Air Washers, Vacuum Pumps, and related utilities equipment
Lead development, integration, and support of automation platforms including Rockwell, Modicon, DeltaV, and Aveva InTouch
Develop and deploy system improvements to enhance capability, reliability, and alignment with product and business requirements
Develop and execute capital and expense project scopes
Oversee installation, commissioning, and lifecycle maintenance of control systems
Manage vendor relationships and ensure quality of contracted work
Execute projects and support maintenance activities utilizing internal union labor and external resources, including adherence to union notification requirements
Support reliability initiatives through root cause analysis, predictive maintenance, and failure‑prevention strategies
Apply structured problem‑solving techniques to improve processes, systems, documentation, and equipment
Mentor automation engineers, technicians, operations, and maintenance personnel on controls and technical concepts
Ensure all systems and work practices meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field
Typically, 8–10+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls
Proven expertise with Rockwell Automation, Modicon PLCs, DeltaV DCS, and Aveva InTouch HMI systems
Strong understanding of process instrumentation, P&IDs, loop documentation, and industrial control methodologies
Demonstrated ability to lead reactive and proactive controls support in high‑pressure or time‑critical environments including emergency off hours accountability
Excellent leadership, communication, and project‑management skills
Experience working in manufacturing environments, preferably regulated industries
Benefits
15 days of paid time off
13 paid holidays
2 floating holiday days
37.5-hour workweek
Annual merit increases
Performance bonus
401(k) matching from day one
Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary
Student loan repayment assistance
Professional development stipends
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Paid parental and bonding leave
Paid volunteer days
Company
Altria
Altria operates as a producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes and related products. It is a sub-organization of Altria.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1985-10-29IPO
Leadership Team
William Gifford
Chief Executive Officer
Charles N. Whitaker
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Compliance Officer
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