Automation Controls Engineer - Robotics & Vision Systems

Fortune Brands Innovations; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with company contribution

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Fertility/adoption benefits

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to plan, design, and execute electrical engineering and controls for manufacturing and assembly equipment.

You will specify hardware, create schematics, and integrate robotics, vision systems, and motion control while ensuring safety compliance. Join a team that collaborates with maintenance, engineering, and project groups to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• BSEE from accredited four-year college or university.
• At least two 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.
• Knowledge of specifying, integrating, and programming automated and semi-automated equipment including robotics, motion control, vision, sensors, and VFDs.
• 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.

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
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Controls design

PLC programming

Robotics

Motion control

Vision systems

Sensors

Machine safety

Networking

Education

BSEE degree

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to plan, design, and execute electrical engineering and controls for manufacturing and assembly equipment.

You will specify hardware, create schematics, and integrate robotics, vision systems, and motion control while ensuring safety compliance. Join a team that collaborates with maintenance, engineering, and project groups to deliver innovative solutions.