Engineer, Controls

CommScope, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CommScope, Inc. in Claremont, NC, is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, install, and startup control systems for production lines. You will develop HMIs, PLC programs, and reporting systems, while supporting maintenance and vendor activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in control systems design, with strong communication and project management skills. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical curriculum with a minimum of 2 years of experience in design of control systems or controls engineering.
• Experience in Allen Bradley & Siemens PLC’s and components.
• Strong project management proficiency and experience with large scale projects. Must be capable of working effectively with vendors and suppliers to resolve process and component issues.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, required.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, program, and startup control systems, HMIs, and reporting systems for production lines.
• Redesign, fix, and repair control systems to improve efficiency.
• Develop preventative maintenance procedures for production controls.
• Training of maintenance personnel and supervision of vendor/installation activity.
• Develop PLC programs, drives and PC’s to control various cable manufacturing processes and report relevant metrics.
• Utilize the CAD system to craft and maintain system drawings.

Skills

Control system design

PLC programming

HMI development

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical curriculum

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

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Location: Claremont, North Carolina, United States

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

Technology is reshaping the way we live, learn and thrive. In this "always-on" world, we believe it is important to have a genuine connection with the work you do. The epicenter of this transformation is powered by the world's most sophisticated networks - the connectivity we create. Our experienced employees are rethinking the purpose, role and use of our networks across the globe; to increase bandwidth, expand capacity, improve efficiency, speed deployment and simplify migration. From sports arenas to state-of-the-art data centers - we provide opportunities where you can innovate and create, while growing and developing your career. Come connect to your future.

Due to increased customer demand, CommScope has an open position for a Controls Engineer in Claremont, NC.

What to expect

As a part of our highly collaborative global manufacturing team, this role will design, install, program, and startup control systems, HMI’s, and reporting systems for production lines. Redesign, fix, and repair control systems to improve efficiency. Develop preventative maintenance procedures for production controls. Training of maintenance personnel and supervision of vendor/installation activity.

You Will Make an Impact By

Developing and coding programs for PLC’s, Drives and PC’s in order to control various cable manufacturing processes and report relevant metrics. Design and layout of various electrical control systems associated with cable manufacturing including electrical system checkout and support during installation. Utilize the CAD system to craft and maintain system drawings. Tackle problems associated with the PLC’s, drives, and control systems.

Related Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical curriculum with a minimum of 2 years of experience in design of control systems or controls engineering
• Experience in Allen Bradley & Siemens PLC’s and components.
• Strong project management proficiency and experience with large scale projects. Must be capable of working effectively with vendors and suppliers to resolve process and component issues. Able to function efficiently in a team and self-directed work environment preferred
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, required.

You Will Excite Us If You

Have a good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of Statistical Process Control methodologies, design of experiments for process optimization and extrusion processes.

Why CommScope?

In today’s always-on world, we are pushing the bounds of communications technology. We are building better connections and shaping future networks. For more than 40 years, we’ve been leaders in innovating the network infrastructure of the future. Developments such as the Internet of Things, flawless connectivity, and 5G introduce new requirements and demand creative thinking. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow. Our upbeat work environment attracts forward-thinking, hardworking, and caring people who strive to build what’s next. We provide our employees with opportunities where they can innovate while growing their careers. We flourish with change and know the value diversity plays in bringing forth new insights and generating better solutions.

Why CommScope:

With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at [e-mail]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo