Senior Reliability Controls Engineer

Haemonetics · Clinton, PA

Level: Senior
Team: Controls
Base pay: $78k–$133k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Medical devices
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior controls role at Haemonetics (medical devices) in Clinton, PA. Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset life, improve equipment performance, and reduce maintenance costs.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Root cause, FMEA, Automation
Base pay: $78k–$133k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $89k–$133k. This one lists $78k–$133k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 22 controls engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 21 other live controls postings in Pennsylvania.

Base pay: About 5% below similar roles
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Automation 77%
PLC 68%
✓ Root cause 36%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 32%
Robotics 32%
✓ Lean 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, FMEA, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Haemonetics in Clinton

8 other open roles at this site.

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Quality Systems Engineer · Quality
Principal Industrial Engineer · Industrial · Senior
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical · Reliability · Senior

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Responsibilities

◆Develop and execute equipment reliability strategies to improve asset performance and minimize unplanned downtime, leveraging methodologies such as Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Equipment Criticality Analysis, and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI).
◆Provide technical oversight and support for control systems, automation platforms, instrumentation, and related equipment to improve system reliability, troubleshooting effectiveness, and operational performance.
◆Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other reliability assessments to identify recurring equipment issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
◆Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and overall system uptime.
◆Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset life, improve equipment performance, and reduce maintenance costs.
◆Monitor, analyze, and interpret equipment performance and failure data to identify trends, forecast maintenance needs, drive data-based decision making, and establish processes for collecting, managing, and reporting reliability data where gaps currently exist.
◆Lead and support projects involving equipment upgrades, controls improvements, system optimization, and reliability enhancement initiatives.
◆Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Production teams to ensure successful execution of reliability and asset performance objectives.
◆Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel on reliability engineering best practices.
◆Ensure reliability and maintenance activities comply with all applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
◆Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives related to equipment reliability, maintenance programs, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

✓Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
✓5+ years of experience in reliability engineering or a related role in a manufacturing environment.
✓Demonstrated experience in Control Systems ( Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram, hardware configurations and communication protocols).
✓Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and maintenance.
✓Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
✓Experience with Total Productive Maintenance Implementation (Early Equipment Management, Autonomous Maintenance, and Quality Maintenance)
✓Excellent communication and project leadership abilities.
✓Molding and automated assembly experience is a plus.
✓Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)) are a plus.

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We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further — Haemonetics is your employer of choice.

Job Details

Haemonetics is hiring a Senior Reliability Controls Engineer based out of its Center of Excellence in Clinton, PA! The Senior Reliability Controls Engineer is responsible for improving equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance practices, and enhancing overall operational performance. This position focuses on analyzing equipment and system performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to reduce downtime and improve manufacturing efficiency. The role also involves leading cross-functional teams to drive reliability initiatives, developing predictive maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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The pay range for this role is

$78,400.00-$133,400.00/Annual

Depending on your location, you may be eligible for more detailed information related to the compensation and benefits related to this job posting. If you believe you may be entitled to such information by law, you may contact 1-781-348-7777, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET or email AskHR@Haemonetics.com .