Controls Engineer III

HSM • Archdale, NC

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways. At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, or Controls Engineering.
• 3–6 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Proficient with PLC/HMI programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and drive systems.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 standards is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of automation systems, VFDs, safety circuits, and SCADA/Ignition.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects and collaborate across teams.
• Comfortable working with vendors and presenting solutions to leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Background in foam, automotive, furniture, or related manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create scalable electrical and automation systems tailored to HSM’s production environments.
• Develop and deploy PLC and HMI code (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), configure drives, safety circuits, and robotic systems.
• Implement and maintain reliable communication through EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, and MQTT.
• Lead root cause analysis for control failures and drive machine uptime improvements.
• Integrate equipment data with Ignition, FactoryTalk, and other visualization tools to support OEE and traceability initiatives.
• Maintain system documentation, support IATF 16949 and OSHA compliance, and mentor junior engineers.
• Manage small to mid-sized automation projects, coordinate with vendors, and provide technical leadership across teams.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
• Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation + 9 company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level