Controls Engineer

About the role

The Controls Engineer will support the design, construction, integration, launch, and continuous improvement of controls-based manufacturing systems, with balanced ownership across automation, machine vision, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Execute automation, machine vision, and robotics scope for new equipment, major upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support development, review, and implementation of controls hardware architecture, software design, integration plans, and equipment runoff activities.
• Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing controls processes, equipment performance, and system reliability.
• Solve controls issues and drive improvements in safety, quality, throughput, cost, and performance.
• Stay current on emerging controls technologies and support deployment of new automation, robotics, and vision capabilities with low launch risk.
• Cross-functionally with manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, suppliers, skilled trades, IT/PFS, and other launch teams to deliver program timing and business objectives.
• Coordinate with more senior engineers and technical leads to escalate risks, align on standards, and close gaps.
• Recommend process improvements and support standardization across controls execution, robotics, and vision applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
• Relevant controls engineering experience in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply that knowledge in production environments.
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming, industrial networks, and controls system troubleshooting.
• Experience with robotics integration, setup, or programming in automated manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of machine vision / error-proofing / automated inspection applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technical assignments with solid autonomy and accountability for results.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving capability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in controls architecture, standards, or common controls solutions.
• Experience with Stamping or Press equipment.
• Experience supporting launch execution, equipment buyoff, plant installation, and production startup.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, industrial Ethernet, and related plant-floor interfaces.
• Experience with error-proofing, vision-guided applications, or automated inspection systems in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated initiative in supporting teammates, driving follow-through, and identifying improvement opportunities within the work area.