Controls Engineer

Auriasolutions; Bethney Heights (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental & vision benefits

Fertility benefits

Parental leave & adoption/surrogacy

Tuition reimbursement

Employer 401(k) match (50% up to 8%)

Salary continuation & LTD

Job summary

Auria is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer for our Albemarle, NC plant to enhance and develop advanced machine controls across robotic and automation systems. The role requires hands-on experience with PLC/HMI platforms, robotics, and electrical hardware, ensuring safe, reliable production.

You will partner with engineering and maintenance to implement improvements. The ideal candidate brings a BS/BA in engineering and 5+ years of industry experience, with a strong background in

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in engineering or manufacturing.
• Bachelor-degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with PLC/HMI systems and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Update, modify and improve existing controls systems including robotic programs and PLC logic.
• Design and develop new machine controls involving robotics, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision applications.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on modifications to keep production running.
• Knowledge of machine and plant networking solutions.
• Work with OEMs to ensure new equipment meets safety and controls standards.
• Integrate barcode scanners/cameras into PLC control systems.
• Provide electrical support for injection molding systems and robotics.

Skills

5+ years experience

PLC/HMI programming

Robotics knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Vision systems knowledge

Education

BS/BA in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC/HMI

AutoCAD

Ethernet/Profibus/Devicenet

Job description

Description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

We are currently searching for Controls Engineer to join our team at our Albemarle Plant in Albemarle, NC.

What you will do:

• Update, modify and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, Siemens ladder logic, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, multiple operator interfaces, hydraulics and pneumatics distribution control
• Design and develop new machine controls involving robotics, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision applications
• Coordinate in a professional manner with engineering and maintenance on existing machine controls modifications and issues keeping existing equipment function and production running
• Knowledge of machine and plant networking solutions
• Able to work with OEMs to guarantee new equipment is designed and built to the facility’s safety and controls standards
• Knowledge of the integration of barcode scanners/cameras into PLC control systems
• Provide electrical support for injection molding press systems. Provide electrical support for injection molding robotics
• Integrate assembly verification/poke yoke systems into existing equipment
• Identify cost reduction opportunities
• Candidate is expected to teach themselves functionality of new devices and controls systems as technology advances and equipment is updated
• Assures that all systems are maintained at maximum acceptable levels
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long Term Disability (LTD)

What you will bring:

• BS/BA required in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, preferred
• Requires 5+ years in engineering or manufacturing

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• PC Hardware setup, troubleshooting, maintaining
• Basic LAN knowledge and functionality (TCP/IP)
• Basic LAN hardware knowledge (switches, cabling, routers)
• Software installation/upgrading
• Network printing
• Basic AD knowledge (disable users, change passwords)
• Windows 7
• Installing / troubleshooting label printers and hand held scanners
• Backup exec (or similar software)
• Ability to read and update electrical schematic drawings
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems involving Urethane reaction injection molding, Rotational dry cast cells, Vacuum forming, Paint cells, Laser scoring, water jets, sonic and vibration welding and others
• Experience Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Omron PLC/HMI systems
• Industrial protocols such as Ethernet, Profibus, RS-232, Devicenet, DH+
• Strong deductive reasoning/problem solving skills
• Visual Basic or other software design is a plus
• AutoCAD design software

When applying to Auria positions, you will be taken to our career site (careers.auriasolutions.com) to apply directly with us even through external job boards. Auria utilizes an in depth interview process and will extend offers to successful candidates only at the completion of our process.

Auria reminds all candidates that we will never ask for sensitive financial information throughout our process. We remind all candidates to take caution with any position that they are applying or when engaging with recruiters.