Controls Engineer: PLC Automation & Smart Manufacturing

Cummins Inc.; Maxton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Maxton, NC is seeking a talented Controls Engineer for its Manufacturing unit. You will develop control systems, program PLCs and HMIs, and work across teams to optimize equipment performance and process stability.

You will drive validation, troubleshooting, and integration of automation solutions, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring safety and quality in all activities. This role is on-site at Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems in Maxton.

Qualifications

• Must have a STEM degree or equivalent experience.
• This position may require licensing for export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by designing reliable control systems and improving equipment performance.
• Conduct bench tests to validate control logic and hardware per engineering specs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues to minimize downtime and risk.
• Collaborate across functions to support manufacturing capabilities and project budgets.

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Export controls licensing

Tools

AutoCAD

Ignition OPC

Kepware OPC

Apriso MES

Allen-Bradley PLC

MS Office

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Maxton, NC is seeking a talented Controls Engineer for its Manufacturing unit. You will develop control systems, program PLCs and HMIs, and work across teams to optimize equipment performance and process stability.

You will drive validation, troubleshooting, and integration of automation solutions, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring safety and quality in all activities. This role is on-site at Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems in Maxton.