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Senior Controls Engineer

Buildz•Danieltown, NC

About The Position

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming, and testing of custom automation equipment used to manufacture modular construction assemblies. This role requires a hands-on engineer who can move from concept to a fully operational, safety-certified machine, often building solutions for applications that have no industry precedent. The position combines electrical/controls design, robotics integration, and cross-functional collaboration with production, safety, and mechanical design teams.

Requirements

  • Rockwell ControlLogix
  • Fanuc Robots
  • Yaskawa drives and MP3300 PLCs
  • Red Lion HMIs
  • AutoCAD or DraftSight
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in machine building or production support within a manufacturing facility

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with GE PLCs
  • Familiarity with Keyence and Cognex vision systems
  • Mechanical design experience
  • Project management experience

Responsibilities

  • Design machine control systems, including specification of electrical and control devices and production of wiring schematics
  • Develop control strategies and define equipment operation in collaboration with mechanical, production, and project team members
  • Program, commission, and test machines to reliably execute their intended process
  • Design and program human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for use by machine operators
  • Design machine safety systems that meet all applicable safety standards, and work with the Safety Manager to certify each system prior to release
  • Troubleshoot and support equipment in a live production environment, minimizing downtime
  • Maintain accurate documentation of control system designs, schematics, and program revisions
  • Work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment and consistently follow safe work practices in support of a culture of continuous improvement
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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