Industrial Controls Engineer – Extrusion

Job Description

Deckorators, a brand of UFP Industries, is a leader in composite decking, railing, and outdoor living products. Our Buffalo, New York plant is the newest and flagship location utilizing our proven and growing Surestone technology . This state-of-the-art extrusion and polymer manufacturing facility serves as a center of excellence for innovation, quality, and process automation across our network.

Job Summary

The Automation Engineer will lead the implementation, integration, and support of automation and data systems at the Buffalo plant. This role focuses on driving process efficiency, system connectivity, and digital transformation within our extrusion and polymer operations. The Automation Engineer will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT to deliver smart, connected manufacturing solutions that enhance production reliability, safety, and quality.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support Industry 4.0 initiatives, including data acquisition and system integration.
• Develop, test, and deploy Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) , Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) , Digital Quality Systems (QMS) , and other digital tools to enhance visibility and control on the production floor.
• Design, develop, document, program, debug, and maintain automation PLC / HMI / SCADA / MES software.
• Lead or support automation projects involving extrusion line instrumentation and automated material handling systems .
• Integrate process equipment with plant-wide systems to enable real-time performance tracking and predictive maintenance .
• Partner with process and quality engineers to develop and deploy AI-driven and machine learning solutions for quality improvement and process optimization.
• Manage all project phases : Needs Definition, Design / Build, and Installation / Startup , ensuring proper documentation and hand-off.
• Support troubleshooting, upgrades, and optimization of existing automation systems to minimize downtime and improve OEE .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure automation systems meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and operations personnel.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend future automation opportunities to maintain plant competitiveness.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Required Experience

Additional Details

Compensation & Benefit Information

Salary Pay Range : $85,000-$120,000K annually dependent on experience

Bonus / Incentive Pay :

Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

Benefits currently offered to our employees :