Controls Engineer – Industry 4.0 & Lean Manufacturing

Axelon Services Corporation; Middlesex (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation seeks an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to design and standardize electrical systems for our Middlesex, NC plant. You will implement safety systems, support EHS programs, and roll out Industry 4.0 tools including real-time dashboards.

Responsibilities include PLC logic development, predictive maintenance, cost reduction, and supplier collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least two years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline is required.
• Minimum two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. person per ITAR regulations; ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and implement electrical systems to support production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Standardize electrical systems throughout the Middlesex plant.
• Plan plant grid infrastructure to reduce costs and carbon footprint.
• Define and implement safety systems, including Mesh 8.0 "Machine & Equipment Safeguarding".
• Provide engineering support for EHS projects and electrical safety programs.
• Roll out Industry 4.0 tools, including data collection and real-time dashboards.
• Develop architecture for machine-human interconnection and predictive maintenance systems.
• Support automation projects and develop PLC logic for process improvements.
• Ensure components and assemblies meet internal and external quality specifications.
• Implement Lean Six Sigma tools to improve process efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers for equipment procurement and maintenance improvements.
• Mentor others in manufacturing engineering and lean concepts.
• Troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes with operators.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data for process design and improvement.
• Specify electrical run-off criteria for equipment sign-off and approvals.
• Perform electronic development tasks to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Research and evaluate new electronic technology and designs.

Skills

Electrical design

EHS electrical design

Predictive maintenance

Industry 4.0

PLC logic development

Lean Six Sigma

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Axelon Services Corporation seeks an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to design and standardize electrical systems for our Middlesex, NC plant. You will implement safety systems, support EHS programs, and roll out Industry 4.0 tools including real-time dashboards.

Responsibilities include PLC logic development, predictive maintenance, cost reduction, and supplier collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least two years in manufacturing.