Controls & Process Engineer in Auburn

Energy Jobline ZR; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a senior controls and process engineer to lead troubleshooting and optimization of automated equipment, and to research and recommend new manufacturing solutions. You will collaborate with operations, R&D, quality, and safety teams to support production and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes ladder logic/PLC controls, electrical schematics, sensors, vision systems, and CAD-enabled design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Experience with controls and automation.
• CAD competency required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development from design to production release.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and expand robotics, motion control, and vision systems.
• Determine parts, equipment, tools, and processes to meet specs.
• Support PFMEA management for processes.
• Manage deployment transitions from development to production.
• Ensure manufacturability early in NPD introduc­tion.

Skills

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Sensors & vision

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Strategic thinking

Fast-paced mindset

Prototyping/automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary

The controls and process engineer is responsible for leading engineering efforts to troubleshoot and optimize existing automated equipment, research & recommend new manufacturing equipment, and provide technical support to production. The senior controls and process engineer will also work closely with other functions within operations, R&D, quality, and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control all phases of new equipment development from design approval through implementation, validation, and release to production
• Analyze manufacturing data, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with other departments
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and expand robotics, motion control, and vision system implementation
• Determining the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications
• Support PFMEA management for all manufacturing processes
• Managing the transition of new product development deployment to production
• Responsible for ensuring optimum design for manufacturability and test early in the new product development introduction process
• Identify opportunities for process improvement throughout the facility and lead or support existing process improvement initiatives
• Monitor and report project progress to stakeholders and management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• experience in controls and automation
• CAD competency

Competencies

• Experience with ladder logic and PLC controls (Allen Bradley )
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
• Experience with analog and digital signal processing, sensor technology, pneumatics, and vision system setup and implementation
• History of hands-on technical proficiency
• Experience in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
• Must be well organized with the ability to multi-task
• Should have strong problem-solving / analytical skills, as well as strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment