Controls Engineer: Robotics & Automation Specialist

Moen

New Bern (NC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with company contribution

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Fertility / adoption benefits

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Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations seeks a skilled Controls Engineer to design and program controls for custom assembly lines. You will coordinate with maintenance and engineering staff to troubleshoot and improve automated equipment, ensuring safety standards and up-to-date schematics.

The role supports new product development with engineering teams, and advances in automation including robotics and vision systems. Strong knowledge of sensors, VFDs, and network infrastructure is required.

Qualifications

BSEE from accredited four-year college or university.
2+ years of experience in controls design, panel construction, and PLC programming in a high-volume assembly environment with cellular, semi-automated, and fully automated processes.
Knowledge of specifying, integrating, and programming robotics, motion control, vision, sensors, and VFDs.
Functional knowledge of machine safety and wiring standards, including relevant code requirements
Functional knowledge of network architecture and infrastructure.
Detailed problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Provide controls and electrical engineering design and programming for custom assembly applications including hardware specification, integration, electrical BOM, and schematics.
Facilitate advanced troubleshooting and repair of equipment with maintenance and engineering personnel.
Ensure machine safety by applying relevant codes and updating design specifications.
Control all programs and electrical drawings and ensure current revisions are available for maintenance staff.
Support new product development by collaborating with engineering and project teams for assembly and testing solutions.
Provide guidance and technical solutions for Engineering and Manufacturing initiatives, projects, and improvement activities.
Support design and implementation of automated manufacturing technology including robotics, vision systems, and motion control.
Maintain shop floor data system applications in collaboration with other groups.
Identify and develop new hardware, software, and controls technology applications.
Work with integrators and machine builders on design reviews and development of automation equipment.
Execute improvement opportunities and strategic projects for the facility.
Develop business case and CAPEX requests for new or replacement controls hardware.