Controls Engineer

Fortune Brands • New Bern, NC

44d • $70,000 - $110,000

About The Position

As the Controls Engineer you will plan, design, and execute electrical engineering and controls work associated with all aspects of manufacturing and assembly equipment, including custom integration and purchased machinery. You will provide controls and electrical engineering design and programming for custom assembly applications including hardware specification, integration, electrical BOM, and schematics. You will also facilitate advanced troubleshooting and repair of equipment, ensure machine safety by reading, interpreting, and applying relevant codes, and update design specifications and modify existing equipment as needed. This role involves controlling all programs and electrical equipment drawings, ensuring current revisions are available for maintenance staff, and supporting new product development by collaborating with engineering and project teams for assembly and testing solutions. You will provide guidance and technical solutions for Engineering and Manufacturing initiatives, projects, and improvement activities, and support the design and implementation of automated manufacturing technology, including robotics, vision systems, and advanced motion control. Additionally, you will maintain shop floor data system applications, identify and develop new hardware, software, and controls technology applications, and work with integrators and machine builders in multiple aspects including design reviews and development of automation equipment. You will execute improvement opportunities and strategic projects for the facility, develop business case and Capital Expenditure Requests for new or replacement controls hardware, and communicate and collaborate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization. You will also compile, prepare, and present data for project updates and presentations.

Requirements

• BSEE from accredited four-year college or university.
• Knowledge of specifying, integrating, and programming multiple aspects of automated and semi-automated equipment, including, but not limited to, robotics, motion control, vision, digital/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

• Preferred at least two (2) 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 BOM, and schematics
• Facilitate advanced troubleshooting and repair of equipment in conjunction with maintenance and engineering personnel
• Ensure machine safety by reading, interpreting, and applying relevant codes, updating design specifications and modifying existing equipment as needed
• Control all programs and electrical equipment drawings and ensure current revisions are available for the maintenance staff
• Support new product development by collaborating with engineering and project teams for assembly and testing solutions, including traditional products and electronic platforms
• Provide guidance and technical solutions for Engineering and Manufacturing initiatives, projects, and improvement activities
• Support design and implementation of automated manufacturing technology, including robotics, vision systems, and advanced motion control
• Maintain shop floor data system applications, including collaboration with other engineering groups, operations, and IT
• Identify and develop new hardware, software, and controls technology applications
• Work with integrators and machine builders in multiple aspects including design reviews and development of automation equipment as well as outsourced panel construction
• Execute improvement opportunities and strategic projects for the facility
• Develop business case and Capital Expenditure Requests for the purchase of new or replacement controls hardware, including end-of-life and obsolescence
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization
• Compile, prepare, and present data for project updates and presentations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan
• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• product discounts
• flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy)
• inclusive fertility / adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

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