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United States Digital Space LLC

Principal Controls Engineer

morganton, NC

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About this opportunity

United States Digital Space LLC lists this Principal Controls Engineer opportunity in morganton, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At the company, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our the company colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your role at the company

This is where your expertise helps people

You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions.

Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As aPrincipal Controls Engineer, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission.

Your team

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.

Our Engineering Team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.

When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.

As aPrincipal Controls Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead by example, and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here, you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish.

What we offer from Day One

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

What you’ll be doing

Develop or participate in the development of solutions to problems specific to your assigned projects

Participate in continuous improvement projects

Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues

Write and/or implement, and report on validation activities

Design and perform routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data and reports results

Perform engineering studies on new equipment to resolve accurate settings, control points, etc. including data collecting during start up and test batches

Initiate new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project

Perform NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks

Lead and implement change control activities related to equipment

Perform work assignments within production department that include training and technical support

Assist service department as an SME and leads equipment and/or process solving efforts as needed

Interpret, complete, and recommend modifications to operating policies where appropriate

Establish and control capital operating budgets for project

Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems

Perform technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for equipment/systems

Coordinate with multi-functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to product lines

Provide leadership, direction, and expertise for sophisticated projects

Provide leadership and drive innovation within the plant

What you’ll bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)

Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role

PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs

HMI: Allen-Bradley

Robotics: Fanuc, Yaskawa, Staubli

Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence

Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa)

Electrical: Hands on solving and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read/draw schematics

Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB

Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics

Hands on mechanical abilities is a plus

AutoCAD drafting skills is a plus

Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing

Knowledgeable in the practice and execution of validation protocols

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At the company, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 - $154,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits,

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at the company (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. the company offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

the company is an equal opportunity employer. the company evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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morganton, NC, 28680, US

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