Senior Controls Engineer

Buildz; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Buildz is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, and test custom automation equipment used to manufacture modular construction assemblies. This role combines electrical/controls engineering with robotics integration and cross-functional collaboration with production, safety, and mechanical design teams to move from concept to a fully operational, safety-certified machine.

The role requires a hands-on engineer who can create HMIs, define control strategies, and certify safety

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in machine building or production support within a manufacturing facility.
• Four-year engineering degree preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered in place of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Design machine control systems, including specification of electrical and control devices and production of wiring schematics.
• Develop control strategies and define equipment operation in collaboration with mechanical, production, and project team members.
• Program, commission, and test machines to reliably execute their intended process.
• Design and program human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for use by machine operators.
• Design machine safety systems that meet all applicable safety standards, and work with the Safety Manager to certify each system prior to release.
• Troubleshoot and support equipment in a live production environment, minimizing downtime.
• Maintain accurate documentation of control system designs, schematics, and program revisions.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment and consistently follow safe work practices in support of a culture of continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Hands-on equivalent experience

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

Fanuc Robots

Yaskawa MP3300 PLCs

Red Lion HMIs

AutoCAD or DraftSight

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming, and testing of custom automation equipment used to manufacture modular construction assemblies. This role requires a hands-on engineer who can move from concept to a fully operational, safety-certified machine, often building solutions for applications that have no industry precedent. The position combines electrical/controls design, robotics integration, and cross-functional collaboration with production, safety, and mechanical design teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design machine control systems, including specification of electrical and control devices and production of wiring schematics
• Develop control strategies and define equipment operation in collaboration with mechanical, production, and project team members
• Program, commission, and test machines to reliably execute their intended process
• Design and program human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for use by machine operators
• Design machine safety systems that meet all applicable safety standards, and work with the Safety Manager to certify each system prior to release
• Troubleshoot and support equipment in a live production environment, minimizing downtime
• Maintain accurate documentation of control system designs, schematics, and program revisions
• Work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment and consistently follow safe work practices in support of a culture of continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills and Proficiencies

• Rockwell ControlLogix
• Fanuc Robots
• Yaskawa drives and MP3300 PLCs
• Red Lion HMIs
• AutoCAD or DraftSight

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with GE PLCs
• Familiarity with Keyence and Cognex vision systems
• Mechanical design experience
• Project management experience

Education and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in machine building or production support within a manufacturing facility
• Four-year engineering degree preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered in place of a degree