Controls Engineer

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The Controls Engineer/Senior Controls Engineer collaborates with internal and external partners to procure, install, commission, maintain, and optimize equipment and process control systems that support reagent manufacturing, material handling, and molecular diagnostic testing. The role supports and improves hardware and software control systems through architecture, design support, process strategy development, troubleshooting, configuration management, performance monitoring, programming modifications, and operational support.

• Conceive, specify, procure, and implement control system installations and modifications to support new manufacturing solutions, process automation, system integration, and monitoring.
• Support existing control system installations, including hands‑on troubleshooting, system setup and adjustment, integration of new equipment, repair, planned maintenance, and performance monitoring.
• Lead projects to analyze, troubleshoot, and improve systems such as environmental monitoring, automated batch production in a cGMP environment, and clinical laboratory diagnostic sample testing automation in a CAP/CLIA environment.
• Consolidate project requirements and data for interface with functional specialists on cross‑functional teams, ensuring stakeholder understanding of trade‑offs in cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Participate in all aspects of project delivery from inception to turnover in accordance with accepted project management principles and internal engineering practices.
• Develop and maintain documentation, such as SOPs, engineering standards, user requirements, design specifications, component specifications, and commissioning protocols.
• Provide technical support and ensure change control practices are followed.
• Lead or participate in investigations and troubleshooting of control systems and manufacturing processes associated with internal review, CAPA, audits, or complaints.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, as well as with external suppliers.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, work a designated schedule, and work seated for approximately 80% of the day, standing for 20% of the day, and lift up to 50 pounds for 10% of the day.
• Comply with applicable personal protective equipment requirements and travel up to 10% of working time to local Exact Sciences locations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field; or High School Diploma (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a controls engineer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Experience with AVEVA InTouch and System Platform.
• 5+ years of experience as a controls engineer in a regulated environment.
• 3+ years of experience managing and executing projects of various sizes and scopes and communicating to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Experience working in a cGMP/ISO 13485 compliant manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cross‑functional and multi‑site projects.
• Operational knowledge of industrial networking.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation systems.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.

$76,000.00 – $ per year (US – WI – Madison).

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.