Equipment Controls Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Equipment Controls Engineer to support the development, commissioning, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment for next-generation eVTOL powertrain technologies. This role focuses on designing and integrating control systems for a wide variety of equipment—from manual test fixtures and jigs to fully automated production machinery—in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams supporting power electronics, electric motors, batteries, and related propulsion components. The ideal candidate has strong PLC experience, familiarity with MES connectivity, and hands-on exposure to vision systems and LabVIEW-based machines.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience as a Controls Engineer in manufacturing, automation, or similar industrial environment.
- Strong PLC programming proficiency (Structured Text required).
- Hands-on experience with Bosch drives, servo systems, and motion control equipment.
- Experience with MES systems and bridging PLC-to-MES communication (Ignition strongly preferred).
- Experience developing or debugging LabVIEW machines or LabVIEW-based controls.
- Familiarity with vision inspection systems (hardware + software integration).
- Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume production environments.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret machine behavior and sensor data.
- Strong troubleshooting, system-level thinking, and cross-disciplinary teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with manufacturing equipment for electric motors, inverters, battery packs, or power electronics.
- Exposure to machine safety systems and standards.
- Experience with automated test equipment development.
- Knowledge of industrial networking protocols (EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for production equipment, including:
- Structured Text programming (e.g., Takeoff PLC or similar environments)
- Bosch Rexroth drives or other industrial motion control systems
- Develop, maintain, and optimize control logic for both manual and automated manufacturing systems.
- Integrate manufacturing equipment with MES systems, including using Ignition or similar platforms for PLC-to-MES communication.
- Build and support LabVIEW-based test stands, test fixtures, and automated validation machines.
- Develop and maintain vision-system-based inspection machines (camera systems, lighting, and integration into control platforms).
- Support equipment used in the manufacturing of power electronics, motors, and battery systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
- Interpret and translate machine behavior, sensor data, and PLC outputs into actionable information for engineering and production teams.
- Participate in equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and test engineers to define equipment requirements and deliver robust solutions.
- Document software, electrical schematics, machine logic, and test procedures according to engineering standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
