Controls Engineer

Moen • New Bern, NC

18d

About The Position

The Controls Engineer plans, designs, and executes electrical engineering and controls work for manufacturing and assembly equipment, including custom integrations and purchased machinery. The role covers controls and electrical design and programming, equipment troubleshooting and safety, maintenance of programs and drawings, and support for new product development and facility improvement projects. The engineer also works with engineering, manufacturing, operations, IT, integrators, and machine builders to develop and implement automation solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Knowledge of specifying, integrating, and programming automated and semi-automated equipment, including robotics, motion control, vision, digital and analog sensors, and variable frequency drives.
• Functional knowledge of machine safety and wiring standards, including relevant code requirements.
• Functional knowledge of network architecture and infrastructure.
• Detailed problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in controls design, panel construction, and PLC programming in a high-volume assembly environment with cellular, semi-automated, and fully automated processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls and electrical engineering design and programming for custom assembly applications, including hardware specification, integration, electrical bills of materials, and schematics.
• Facilitate advanced equipment troubleshooting and repair with maintenance and engineering personnel.
• Ensure machine safety by applying relevant codes, updating design specifications, and modifying existing equipment as needed.
• Control programs and electrical equipment drawings, ensuring current revisions are available to maintenance staff.
• Support new product development by collaborating with engineering and project teams on assembly and testing solutions for traditional products and electronic platforms.
• Provide guidance and technical solutions for engineering and manufacturing initiatives, projects, and improvement activities.
• Support the design and implementation of automated manufacturing technology, including robotics, vision systems, and advanced motion control.
• Maintain shop-floor data system applications in collaboration with engineering groups, operations, and IT.
• Identify and develop applications for new hardware, software, and controls technologies.
• Work with integrators and machine builders on design reviews, automation equipment development, and outsourced panel construction.
• Execute facility improvement opportunities and strategic projects.
• Develop business cases and Capital Expenditure Requests for new or replacement controls hardware, including end-of-life and obsolescence needs.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members at all organizational levels.
• Compile, prepare, and present data for project updates and presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time-off benefits, including half-day summer Fridays per policy.
• Fertility and adoption benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups supporting inclusivity and belonging.

What This Job Offers

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