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Constellation Search Group

Controls Engineer

new bern, NC

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Constellation Search Group lists this Controls Engineer opportunity in new bern, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Description Job Description Constellation Search Group is looking for a Controls Engineer for a full-time direct hire position. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing electrical engineering and controls work associated with various manufacturing and assembly equipment. This role requires collaboration with different teams to integrate custom and purchased machinery efficiently. The ideal candidate will focus on ensuring machine safety and supporting new product development while maintaining shop floor data system applications.

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.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

BSEE from an accredited four-year college or university.

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 is preferred.

Knowledge of specifying, integrating, and programming multiple aspects of automated and semi-automated equipment, including 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.

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package is provided including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a retirement savings plan.

Salary Disclaimer:

Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

Worksite address

new bern, NC, 28562, US

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