Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Haemonetics Software Solutions; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 78,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible time off

Paid vacation & sick time

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Haemonetics is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer based out of its Center of Excellence located in Clinton, PA. You will apply advanced technical problem-solving to complex manufacturing challenges involving inspection and vision systems and lead cross-functional projects on automation improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years in controls-related work, with Lean/Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a Controls-related position.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, scrap reduction, and COGS reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large-scale manufacturing projects, managing scope, timelines, and budgets while partnering cross-functionally.
• Ensure production processes and product designs deliver consistent, high-quality output at optimal cost.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, OEE, and assembly methods, ensuring measurable and sustained results.
• Develop and implement automation changes to manufacturing processes; support new equipment introductions and drive design-for-manufacturability.
• Conduct and lead root cause analysis efforts for manufacturing issues.
• Serve as an escalation path for troubleshooting and repair of industrial automation equipment.
• Maintain a strong, hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor, partnering closely with operators and maintenance to drive performance and reliability.
• Lead projects on Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and Cost Improvement Projects, 5S, Kaizen events.

Skills

Controls engineering

Process improvement

Six Sigma/Lean

Troubleshooting (electrical/mechanical

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree (optional)

Job description

Haemonetics is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer based out of its Center of Excellence located in Clinton, PA. You will apply advanced technical problem-solving to complex manufacturing challenges involving inspection and vision systems and lead cross-functional projects on automation improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years in controls-related work, with Lean/Six Sigma knowledge preferred.