Senior Lead Controls Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Lead Controls Engineer role is onsite in Huntsville, AL. The posting lists a salary range of $109,600–$164,400 per year. International Motors manufactures commercial vehicles, engines, and buses; this role supports T14 Transmission operations. The engineer provides hands-on production support and technical leadership for controls, automation, and electrical systems. By designing and improving control systems, resolving complex issues, and leading projects through commissioning, the role helps improve uptime, throughput, quality, and reliability in manufacturing operations.

What you'll do

• Lead controls strategies for uptime, throughput, and quality
• serve as controls escalation point for powertrain operations
• design, program, and standardize Siemens PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• troubleshoot automation, motion, safety, and industrial network issues
• oversee controls integration, installation, commissioning, and upgrades
• evaluate automation and electrical equipment
• mentor engineers and technicians
• maintain controls documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior lead controls engineer

controls engineering

plc

hmi

scada

automation

manufacturing

huntsville al

international motors

$109,600–$164,400/year

monday–thursday

6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• details available through the employer’s benefits page.

Why this role

Schedule Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Siemens PLC, HMI/SCADA, industrial networks, and power distribution experience are relevant; international travel is listed as a desired skill.

About the employer

International is hiring for this role. Industry: Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.