Controls Engineer - Senior

Cummins Inc; North Carolina; In loco; USD 95.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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Relocation package

Descrizione del lavoro

Cummins Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to develop, implement, and support PLC-based control systems on production equipment.

You will troubleshoot controls, electrical, and sensor issues, and collaborate across teams to maintain safe, high-quality, and efficient operations at the plant. The role requires hands-on PLC experience, strong problem-solving, and communication skills; FANUC programming exposure is a plus.

Competenze

• Degree in Engineering or STEM or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with PLC-based controls in manufacturing.
• FANUC programming experience is a plus.

Mansioni

• Configure, program, and support PLC-based machine controls on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot controls/electrical/sensor issues to restore production.
• Assist in designing and updating electrical control schematics and documentation.
• Execute improvement actions to enhance quality, stability, and uptime.
• Apply change control and maintain revision history for control logic.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality to align solutions to plant goals.
• Support equipment startups, upgrades, and preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to safety risk assessments and implement control safeguards/interlocks.

Conoscenze

PLC programming

Manufacturing environment

Cross-functional communication

Safety & quality focus

Troubleshooting

Formazione

Engineering degree or equivalent

Strumenti

FANUC programming

Electrical schematics

PLC debugging tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Controls Engineer to join our team in Rocky Mount, NC (RMEP). You will contribute to the development, implementation, and support of PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment and processes. Working cross-functionally, you will troubleshoot controls, electrical, and sensor issues, support stable operations, and help deliver safe, high-quality, and continuously improving production performance. FANUC programming exposure is a plus.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Configure, program, and support PLC-based machine controls on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot controls/electrical/sensor issues to restore production quickly and safely.
• Assist in designing and updating electrical control schematics and documentation.
• Execute improvement actions that enhance quality, stability, and uptime.
• Apply change control and maintain accurate revision history for control logic.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality to align solutions to plant goals.
• Support equipment startups, upgrades, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Contribute to safety risk assessments and implement control safeguards/interlocks.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Hands-on experience with PLC-based control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to diagnose controls/electrical/sensor issues methodically under time pressure.
• Clear, collaborative communication with cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, product quality, and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to FANUC robot programming (plus).

Key Competencies:

• Analytical Troubleshooting
• Team Collaboration and Communication
• Attention to Safety and Quality
• Learning Agility and Ownership

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Experience:

• Controls engineering, industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience developing, implementing, and supporting PLC-based control systems; factory and FANUC programming is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of controls engineering principles, including PLC programming, electrical control systems, automation technologies, and manufacturing processes. Fanuc robot programming experience is a plus
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex controls, electrical, sensor, and automation issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, ensuring all solutions align with operational, environmental, and business objectives.
• 100% onsite position.

Job

Manufacturing

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2436585

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

No

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.