About AVNA
With customer-focused processes and unwavering dedication to excellence, AVNA has become one of the world’s most-respected component manufacturers for the medical device industry.
AVNA manufactures components and subassemblies for OEMs and it’s our people that are the heart of our operation. Our expert team combines advanced technology and quality craftsmanship on every project, collaborating with customers to solve complex design and manufacturing challenges. With state-of-the-art capabilities and innovative solutions, our team’s experience and skills help customers get to market faster, with improved results and optimized costs.
Position Summary
AVNA is currently seeking a Controls Engineer that will be directly engaged and responsible for owning all aspects of specialty automated assembly equipment, robotics, drives, controls, vision systems, safety circuits, PLC’s and other related electrical issues arising during daily production operations. As a key role in our sustaining engineering group, you will provide support to production operations for the achievement of our quality goals & objectives such as OTD, Scrap & Efficiency.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing our controls processes to ensure efficient production and high-quality products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical expertise, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence. You’ll take ownership and drive results, performing challenging and non routine controls engineering work requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. You will provide daily support to the production floor to ensure continuous production of quality products.
This is a regular, full-time job opportunity based in our Berlin, CT facility but servicing both our Berlin and New Britain, CT locations.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Machine Controls: Troubleshoot, understand, and improve control systems for a variety of machines, including robots, and other automated equipment.
• Electro-Mechanical Systems: In cooperation with mechanical personnel, troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical equipment, such as sensors, actuators, and motor drives.
• Project Management: Manage control system sustaining engineering projects from inception to completion, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain clear and concise technical documentation, including control system designs, wiring diagrams, and operating procedures.

Skills

• Machine Controls: Troubleshoot, understand, and improve control systems for a variety of machines, including robots, and other automated equipment.
• Electro-Mechanical Systems: In cooperation with mechanical personnel, troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical equipment, such as sensors, actuators, and motor drives.
• Project Management: Manage control system sustaining engineering projects from inception to completion, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain clear and concise technical documentation, including control system designs, wiring diagrams, and operating procedures