Senior 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

Pay Transparency: The pay range for this role is: $78,400.00-$133,400.00/Annual The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account, without limitation, the candidate’s location, education, job-knowledge, skills, and experience in prior relevant roles. Incentives may also be provided as part of Haemonetics’ employee compensation. For sales roles, employees will be eligible for sales incentive (i.e., commission) under the applicable plan terms. For non-sales roles, employees will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, the target amount of which varies based on the applicable role, to be governed by the applicable plan terms. Employees may also be eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive plan, with eligibility and target amount dependent on the role. In addition to compensation, the Company offers a competitive suite of benefits to its employees, including without limitation, a 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match and no vesting period, an employee stock purchase plan, “flexible time off” for salaried employees and, for hourly employees, accrual of three to five weeks’ vacation annually (based on tenure), accrual of up to 64 hours (annually) of paid sick time, paid and/or floating holidays, parental leave, short- and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and/or health and welfare benefits. Depending on your location, you may be eligible for more detailed information related to the compensation and benefits related to this job posting. If you believe you may be entitled to such information by law, you may contact 1-781-348-7777, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET or email [e-mail]. We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further - Haemonetics is your employer of choice.

Job Summary

Haemonetics is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer based out of its Center of Excellence located in Clinton, PA (Pittsburgh). In this role, you will directly impact product quality, operational efficiency, and new product launches in a highly automated, regulated environment. You will apply advanced technical problem-solving to complex manufacturing challenges involving inspection and vision systems.

Primary 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a Controls-related position.
• Master's and internship experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, scrap reduction, and COGS reduction.
• High-volume manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of machine design and troubleshooting (electrical and mechanical).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean methods, preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match and no vesting period
• employee stock purchase plan
• “flexible time off” for salaried employees and, for hourly employees, accrual of three to five weeks’ vacation annually (based on tenure)
• accrual of up to 64 hours (annually) of paid sick time
• paid and/or floating holidays
• parental leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• health and welfare benefits

EEO Policy Statement

Throughout our history, we have earned a solid reputation for product innovation, technical expertise, and operational excellence. Today, our products, internal research and development, marketing partnerships, and product acquisitions reflect our unwavering commitment to provide safe and available blood for patient transfusions and for use in pharmaceuticals. We rely on our talented global workforce to help us achieve our mission of providing innovative medical devices that advance the safety, quality, and availability of the world's blood supply. To achieve our business goals and objectives, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent while offering a challenging, dynamic, and exciting work environment that offers professional growth and development.