Control Engineer

Novozen Healthcare LLC; Connecticut; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novozen Healthcare LLC in the United States seeks a detail-oriented Controls Engineer to optimize manufacturing through automation and control-system expertise. You will troubleshoot, specify equipment, and collaborate across engineering, operations and quality.

This role requires reading electrical schematics, diagnosing servo and stepper drive issues, and supporting DFMEA/PFMEA activities. Travel up to 10% to domestic sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Diagnose servo and stepper motor control issues on automated equipment.
• Apply NFPA standards in electrical design and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.
• Review vendor quotes and collaborate on design reviews for custom equipment.
• Identify process improvements to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and quality.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Servo/SteppeR motor troubleshooting

Electrical/control system design

NFPA standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Controls/EME

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations through technical expertise in automation, controls systems, and equipment optimization. This role involves troubleshooting, process improvement, equipment specification, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance overall manufacturing performance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to maintenance teams for troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.
• Address day-to-day manufacturing challenges and ensure minimal downtime.
• Diagnose machine stoppages and perform root cause analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control system diagrams.
• Develop and provide detailed equipment specifications for both automated and manual systems for vendor quotations.
• Review vendor quotes, participate in design reviews, and collaborate with project teams for custom equipment development.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Actively participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, machine risk assessments, and Critical to Quality (CTQ) processes.
• Support supplier selection, equipment qualification, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and quality.
• Travel up to 10% to domestic manufacturing sites and supplier locations as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Hands-on experience diagnosing and troubleshooting servo and stepper motor control systems.
• Proficiency in electrical and controls design, with knowledge of NFPA standards.
• Experience working with automated assembly equipment and troubleshooting using standard diagnostic tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Controls, or Electromechanical Engineering (preferred).
• Relevant experience in manufacturing or automation environments is highly desirable.