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Senior Controls Engineer

Re:Build Manufacturing - Rochester, NY, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-22

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Salary: USD 94,000 - 141,000 / annual

Re:Build Optimation, part of Re:Build Manufacturing, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and develop industrial process control and electrical/instrumentation systems. The company specializes in custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems for clients across aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy, and robotics sectors. With 70+ engineers and 150,000 sq ft of fabrication space, Re:Build Optimation delivers full turnkey solutions from concept through commissioning. In this role, you will: - Collaborate with customers, project managers, and internal teams to define and understand project requirements - Create project estimates for process control work - Design electrical and instrumentation systems for industrial process control - Specify and integrate field instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level sensors) - Select and apply intrinsically safe instrumentation and wiring for hazardous environments, ensuring compliance with safety standards - Develop bills of materials and manage procurement of electrical and instrumentation components - Ensure designs are functional, robust, and cost-effective per industry standards - Apply project management to maintain scope, schedule, and budget - Conduct site acceptance tests and support installation/commissioning - Contribute to site and company-specific initiatives You will work on-site at Rochester or Rush, NY locations, serving industries including chemical, glass, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and advanced manufacturing. REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar field - Minimum 8 years of background in electrical engineering and instrumentation in industrial automation or manufacturing (or equivalent blend of academic and industry experience) - Proficiency in industrial control systems, instrumentation, and hazardous area design - Experience with hazardous environments and intrinsically safe equipment design - Background in process environments (chemical, glass, food, pharmaceutical industries) - Project estimation experience required - Strong leadership qualities and interpersonal skills; ability to influence without direct authority - Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to educate diverse audiences - Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and analytical skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively - Must be able to work on-site at Rochester or Rush, NY locations

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