Controls Engineer

Location:

Corinth, Mississippi (100% Onsite)

Employment Type:

Fulltime Permanent with AXISCADES

• Design, develop, and enhance electrical control systems and electro‑mechanical systems for manufacturing equipment
• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC, HMI, and automation systems across production lines
• Support integration of robots, vision systems, and automated stations
• Diagnose and resolve control system failures to minimize downtime

• Provide day‑to‑day support for manufacturing operations and equipment reliability
• Identify and implement improvements in process efficiency, quality, and cost
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts for equipment/process issues
• Support commissioning new equipment and upgrades

• PLC programming, system upgrades, safety modifications, and automation integration

• Support and expand MES (Manufacturing Execution System) capabilities
• Enable traceability, digital workflows, and manufacturing data capture
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams on MES enhancements and deployments
• Ensure proper change control, system backups, and documentation

• Ensure all controls solutions meet safety standards and environmental requirements
• Participate in process change control (PCN), PFMEA, and control plan alignment
• Standardize controls approaches across equipment and sites
• Support implementation of safety upgrades and compliance improvements
• Ensure all safety systems comply with regulatory standards, such as ISO 13849, IEC 62061, OSHA, and ANSI B11.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety concerns.

• Work with manufacturing engineering, operations, maintenance, IT, and suppliers
• Coordinate with external vendors and integrators when required
• Provide technical guidance and support for plant projects

Provide on‑site and remote controls engineering support

• PLC/HMI programming and debugging
• Automation system integration
• Equipment upgrades and retrofit projects
• Safety circuit modifications
• Commissioning and validation
• Support troubleshooting requests with defined response time SLAs
• Participate in project‑based work and ongoing operations support
• Software backups and revision control
• Standard work and troubleshooting guides

Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field

• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems and industrial equipment

• Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE) or similar certification.
• Experience with industrial robots and robotic safety systems.
• Familiarity with machine vision systems for safety applications.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and HAZOP studies.
• Device Wise Solutions

• Experience in remanufacturing or heavy manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with MES systems / digital manufacturing
• Robotics / vision systems
• Networked industrial systems
• Understanding of PFMEA, Control Plans, and process controls
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate vendors
• Proficient in safety PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley Guard Logix, Pilz).
• Experience with safety‑rated components such as relays, light curtains, and emergency stops.
• Knowledge of safety system standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, or similar).
• Familiarity with HMI design and integration for operator safety interfaces.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and control diagrams (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong commitment to safety and compliance.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.