Control Engineer

Control Engineer

• Control / Automation Engineer
• Day shift Monday - Friday 7am-4pm
• $100,000 - $115,000
• Automotive Component Manufacturer

Company description:

My client is a Manufacturer of Automotive components. They are recruiting for a Controls Engineer, ideally with a background in Automotive Manufacturing. This is working a days position Monday – Friday, with the salary on offer for this position being circa $100,000 – $115,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities as a Controls Engineer:

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to design and enhance equipment and controls for new and existing products, focusing on cycle time reduction, quality improvement, and waste minimization.
• Lead initiatives to implement process automation using robots and collaborative robots, enhance shopfloor digitalization, and drive IoT initiatives for advanced process analysis and predictive maintenance.
• Champion the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence to predict early machine failures and detect potential quality issues.
• Utilize Digital Twins for process modeling and real-time data for process optimization, including the development of dashboards and process analytics for comprehensive insights.
• Partner with Maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimize downtime, and oversee equipment relocation or modifications.
• Manage and maintain control programs (PLC, vision systems, robotics, databases, SCADA) utilized in the production process.
• Support the specification and installation of new equipment, ensuring comprehensive safety reviews and the integration of control systems with data collection platforms (e.g., SCADA, MES, ERP).
• Engage with equipment suppliers and contractors to oversee the installation and upgrading of production equipment.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional teams across local and global operations to drive organizational goals.
• Ensure all design and implementation efforts adhere to ISO standards, RIA standards, OSHA regulations, and internal quality systems.
• Travel as needed to vendor locations for equipment inspections, tests, and installations.
• Maintain compliance with standard manufacturing practices and current control policies

Experience Required as a Controls Engineer:

• 6 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven expertise in programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs (RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500).
• Experience with Siemens SIMATIC PLCs.
• Demonstrated ability to program and integrate machine vision systems (required: Cognex 2D/3D; Keyence experience is a plus).
• Strong background in designing, programming, and deploying robotic and collaborative robotic systems.
• Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting Fanuc robots/cobots (EPSON and additional robotic platforms are advantageous).
• Competence in SQL database management, including interfacing with PLCs via RSSQL, FTTM (Factory Talk Transaction Manager), or Ignition.
• Knowledge of SQL programming and Stored Procedures.
• Experience designing and managing safety systems within an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with automotive product manufacturing (e.g., engine systems) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of SAP and experience interfacing manufacturing systems with APIs; advanced SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Expertise with Ignition modules (Ignition Perspective, Transaction Groups, Vision, Database Connections, IoT integration, shopfloor device connections).
• Experience in process data collection via integrated systems.
• Capability to design and implement API connections using Python, Java, or MS.NET. (JSON, MQTT, RESTful, Web Services, etc.)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with automated machinery in a manufacturing context is preferred.
• At least 1 year of project management experience

How To Apply:

• Contact: James Walden
• 215 999-6430 or james.walden@axionrecruitment.com
• Job Ref: 2264

If you would like to find out more, simply click apply If interested please contact James Walden at Axion Recruitment Inc. - james.walden@axionrecruitment.com

The factory is easily commutable from the following regions Ashville, Biltmore Park, Oak Forest, Bent Creek, Avery Creek, Canteen, Royal Pines, Mills River, Oak Park

This position may suit applicants from the following backgrounds: Control System Engineer, Electrical Control Engineer, Automation Control Engineer, Instrumentation and Control Engineer, Process Control Engineer, Control Technician, Automation Engineer

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.