Controls Engineer

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Controls Engineer Job Description

The Controls Engineer leads complex engineering projects that focus on motion systems, automation integration, process controls, material handling, and measurement system integration. This role designs and implements PLC-based machine and motion control systems, develops advanced control architectures, and deploys process and automation controls on a global scale. The Controls Engineer plays a key role in dramatically improving manufacturing productivity, enhancing process capability, and ensuring seamless technology transfer from development to production while meeting stringent safety and performance standards.

• Lead engineering projects focused on motion systems, automation integration, process controls, material handling, and periodic measurement system integrations.

• Design, program, and implement PLC-based machine and motion control systems, system integration, sensors, electro-mechanical devices, and robotics.

• Oversee and lead the implementation of hardware for control and safety systems to ensure reliable and compliant operation.

• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to manufacturing plants on time, within budget, and in line with performance requirements.

• Drive significant productivity gains through innovative control software and hardware design implementations.

• Develop and improve manufacturing system capabilities for seamless part tracking, measurements, process control, and data analysis using SCADA systems.

• Lead the development and deployment of process and automation controls on a global scale to support multiple manufacturing locations.

• Report on project activities on a predetermined basis, ensuring results meet customer requirements and applicable national and international equipment safety standards.

• Mentor colleagues and promote best practices in controls development, documentation, and implementation.

• Participate in the development of control architectures, functional specifications, design and test plans, and system integration requirements that meet process, manufacturing, and customer needs.

• Coordinate closely with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transfer of technology from development to production environments.

• Liaise with quality, process, and metrology teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain customer compliance.

• Lead obsolescence projects aimed at increasing fundamental process capability within the division controls function.

• Collaborate closely with process, quality, and measurement functions to ensure robust and reliable manufacturing systems.

• Design and implement industrial communication technologies such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, and Profinet to support integrated automation solutions.

• Work collaboratively with R&D teams to explore new technologies, drive continuous improvement, and support advanced measurement and image processing systems.

• Apply project management skills to scope projects, develop budgets, define timelines, and manage execution using tools such as MS Project.

• Lead technical teams as part of larger capital or automation projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.

• Support equipment engineering, process debugging, and troubleshooting activities to maintain high levels of operational performance.

• Contribute to the integration of robots, machine vision systems, MES integration, SPC, and industrial software development into manufacturing environments.

• 710 years of experience in industrial controls, with a proven track record of leading projects in automation, process controls, and motion systems.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical…