Controls Engineer

Constellation Search Group; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Constellation Search Group is seeking a Controls Engineer for a full-time, direct-hire role in New Bern, NC. You will plan, design, and execute electrical engineering and controls work for manufacturing equipment, including custom integration and machine safety.

You will collaborate with engineering and project teams to drive automation initiatives, develop hardware and software, and maintain up-to-date drawings and data. The position includes competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum of two years of experience in controls design, panel construction, and PLC programming in a high volume assembly environment.
• Experience with automated and semi-automated equipment, including robotics and motion control.
• Knowledge of machine safety and wiring standards, including relevant code requirements.
• Understanding of network architecture and infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and programming for custom assembly applications, including hardware specification, integration, and electrical schematics.
• Facilitate troubleshooting and repair of equipment with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Ensure machine safety through code compliance, design updates, and equipment modification.
• Manage programs and drawings for electrical equipment, ensuring current revisions are available.
• Support new product development by collaborating with engineering and project teams.
• Offer guidance for engineering and manufacturing initiatives, focusing on automation technology.
• Maintain shop floor data systems in collaboration with engineering groups and IT.
• Identify and develop new hardware, software, and technology applications.
• Collaborate with integrators and machine builders for automation equipment development.
• Execute improvement opportunities and strategic projects for the facility.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Motion control

Machine safety

Network architecture

Troubleshooting

Education

BSEE

Tools

Electrical schematics

Automation hardware

Job description

Constellation Search Group is looking for a Controls Engineer for a full-time direct hire position. The Controls Engineer will plan, design, and execute electrical engineering and controls work associated with manufacturing and assembly equipment. This involves custom integration and the use of purchased machinery to enhance operational efficiency. The role includes advanced troubleshooting, ensuring machine safety, and supporting new product development.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and programming for custom assembly applications, including hardware specification, integration, and electrical schematics.
• Facilitate troubleshooting and repair of equipment with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Ensure machine safety through code compliance, design updates, and equipment modification.
• Manage programs and drawings for electrical equipment, ensuring current revisions are available.
• Support new product development by collaborating with engineering and project teams.
• Offer guidance for engineering and manufacturing initiatives, focusing on automation technology.
• Maintain shop floor data systems in collaboration with engineering groups and IT.
• Identify and develop new hardware, software, and technology applications.
• Collaborate with integrators and machine builders for automation equipment development.
• Execute improvement opportunities and strategic projects for the facility.
• Develop business cases and capital expenditure requests for controls hardware.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with team members at all organizational levels.
• Compile and present data for project updates and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum of two years of experience in controls design, panel construction, and PLC programming in a high volume assembly environment.
• Experience with automated and semi-automated equipment, including robotics and motion control.
• Knowledge of machine safety and wiring standards, including relevant code requirements.
• Understanding of network architecture and infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

A comprehensive benefits package is provided including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a retirement savings plan.

Salary Disclaimer

Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.