Controls Engineer

Reckitt Benckiser

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • $74,000-110,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We are ReckittHome to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.​Supply​Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.About the roleWe are seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of industrial control systems, with a primary focus on SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and BMS (Building Management Systems). This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and digital integration of our manufacturing and facility operations.Your responsibilitiesServe as the subject matter expert (SME) for SCADA and BMS systems across the facility.
  • Lead system architecture, design, configuration, and maintenance of SCADA and BMS platforms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, IT, Facilities, Maintenance and Operations) to drive digital automation projects.
  • Manage system upgrades, expansions, and integration with other plant systems.
  • Develop and enforce standards and documentation for controls system programming, HMI development, and network architecture.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex controls-related issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory and internal safety, environmental, and quality standards.
  • Support commissioning, validation, and change management processes related to automation systems.
  • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy savings, operational efficiency, and data visibility.
The experience we're looking for
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, or related field. Master's preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in controls engineering, including direct experience with SCADA and BMS systems.
  • Strong hands-on experience with platforms such as Wonderware, Ignition, Siemens, Rockwell Automation, or similar.
  • Familiarity with HVAC controls, utility systems, and building automation protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, OPC).
  • Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and HMI/SCADA development.
  • Knowledge of industrial networks.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
The skills for success
  • Experience in GMP-regulated environments.
  • Certification in automation systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell).
  • Allen Bradley PLC and HMI knowledge and skills
  • SCADA knowledge and skills
  • IT/Industrial Networking
  • Building Management Systems
What we offerWith inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.salary rangesUSD $74,000.00 - $110,000.00pay transparencyThe base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.EqualityWe recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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