Hybrid Controls Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Vision

Daniels Health

Charlotte (NC)

Hybrid

USD 99,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Company

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Life Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our US engineering team, working on PLC‑based control systems, robotics, and machine vision for automated medical waste processing. This hybrid role involves design, development, commissioning, and collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and software groups to deliver safe, compliant automation solutions.

You will travel domestically and internationally, contributing to high‑impact projects that improve healthcare safety and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or related discipline.
4 years of experience in a controls or automation engineering role.
Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Automation.
Direct hands‑on robotics experience including programming, commissioning, and safety integration (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Hyundai, or similar).
Strong machine vision experience using Cognex, Keyence, OpenCV, or comparable systems.
Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems for advanced medical waste processing equipment.
Integrate, program, and commission industrial robots for material handling, sorting, and automated processing.
Design, implement, and optimize machine vision systems for detection, classification, inspection, and process verification.
Train, tune, and validate vision models to ensure accuracy, robustness, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software engineering teams to deliver fully integrated automation solutions.
Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis across controls, robotics, and vision systems.
Prepare and review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control drawings for new equipment and system upgrades.
Develop system documentation including functional specifications, control narratives, operator manuals, maintenance documentation, and validation protocols.
Ensure all control system designs comply with applicable US medical waste, environmental, and machine safety regulations.
Work closely with suppliers, system integrators, and external service providers to deliver projects on time and to specification.
Drive continuous improvement in automation performance, reliability, safety, and sustainability