Lead Controls Engineer: PLC Automation & Lean Improvement

Avery Dennison; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Adoption benefits

ERGs

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

Fortune Brands is seeking a Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership for Butler Manufacturing Operations. You will design, program and optimize control systems for automated machinery, driving reliability and a safety-focused culture across production lines.

The role requires 5+ years in controls engineering within manufacturing, with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley expertise and experience with Fanuc robotics. Strong project leadership and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of Controls Engineering experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required; experience working for an equipment builder or integrator is a plus.
• Expertise in Rockwell Automation software and Allen Bradley PLC systems; experience with Fanuc Robotics; ability to draft and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• System Development: Design and develop control systems for automated machinery, including electrical drawings and control specifications.
• PLC Programming: Program and optimize control systems, primarily using Allen Bradley PLC platforms.
• Maintenance Support: Provide technical leadership to maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Project Management: Lead capital projects, manage outside resources and vendors, oversee installation and startup of new equipment.
• Process Improvement: Identify lean opportunities to improve equipment operating efficiency and ergonomics.
• Equipment Protection and Safety: Make changes to control systems to improve reliability and safety, adhering to OSHA requirements.

Skills

Rockwell Automation

Allen Bradley PLC

Fanuc Robotics

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Fortune Brands is seeking a Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership for Butler Manufacturing Operations. You will design, program and optimize control systems for automated machinery, driving reliability and a safety-focused culture across production lines.

The role requires 5+ years in controls engineering within manufacturing, with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley expertise and experience with Fanuc robotics. Strong project leadership and teamwork are essential.