Control Systems Engineer

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Franklin, NHtime type:
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Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :

**** We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
**** We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
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* What we do:

** For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
** Scope of Position
** The Controls System Engineer develops and applies innovative solutions to integrate the manufacturing technology, systems, and processes needed for new product production.

This position reports to the Manager, Pilot, Prototyping & Test Services. This role is onsite and is based in Franklin, NH at our manufacturing facility.
** Primary

Job Duties and Responsibilities
*** Research and apply new automation system approaches as well as established technologies to achieve manufacturing goals for a new product.  This requires working with equipment suppliers and reps, testing new ideas, and determining the best solutions for manufacturing success.
* Apply PLCs and automated assembly, test, and packaging methods to optimize efficiency and control.
* Oversee the implementation of the systems and processes to ensure they run smoothly and meet manufacturing safety, quality, and efficiency.
* Utilize modeling software to design new tools, fixtures, and system equipment layouts and production cells.
* Establish comprehensive engineering processes and documentation for all new production introductions, including mechanical, electro-mechanical, tooling design, and technical input for quality production plans.
* Plan and execute testing to verify that the finished product achieves the product design goals using the methods and systems that have been developed.
* Lead collaboration efforts with product engineering teams to resolve technical challenges in manufacturability.
* Create work plans needed to develop the solutions and drive to follow through.  This requires prioritization and communication as the work progresses.
* Work with product engineering, manufacturing, and plant accounting to establish routing times and finished product cost data.
* Maintain accurate documentation and prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations to support project updates.
* Provide manufacturing decision-making information to support capacity planning for labor, production schedules, and estimating future requirements.
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
* Promote and maintain a team environment with open communication to ensure continuous and efficient productivity.
* All other duties as required.
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.  Master’s degree in Engineering a plus.
* 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
* Proven experience in electro-mechanical, mechanical, and controls engineering, with the ability to apply cross-disciplinary skills in manufacturing environments.
* Experience in programming PLCs and HMIs
* Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
* Demonstrated expertise in hardware/software integration for manufacturing systems.
* Hands-on experience with production assembly and fabrication technologies.
* Experience in Robotics, Digital Transformation, AR/VR, IIoT, RFID, and other advanced technologies a plus.
* Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations governing manufacturing operations.
* Knowledge of Human Factors and ergonomic design…