Senior Controls Engineer at Buildz

Danieltown, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rockwell ControlLogix, Fanuc Robots, Yaskawa Drives, MP3300 PLCs, Red Lion HMIs, AutoCAD, DraftSight, GE PLCs, Keyence Vision Systems, Cognex Vision Systems, Mechanical Design, Project Management, Electrical Design, Robotics Integration, HMI Programming, Machine Safety Systems

Industry

Construction

Description

Description Job Summary: 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. Essential Duties and 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 Requirements Required Skills and Proficiencies • Rockwell ControlLogix • Fanuc Robots • Yaskawa drives and MP3300 PLCs • Red Lion HMIs • AutoCAD or DraftSight Preferred Skills • Familiarity with GE PLCs • Familiarity with Keyence and Cognex vision systems • Mechanical design experience • Project management experience Education and Experience • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in machine building or production support within a manufacturing facility • Four-year engineering degree preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered in place of a degree

Responsibilities

The Senior Controls Engineer designs, programs, and tests custom automation equipment for modular construction assemblies. This includes developing control strategies, designing safety systems, and providing live production support to minimize downtime.