Senior Controls Engineer: Advanced Automation & Safety

Cummins Inc

Fletcher (NC)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Fletcher, NC, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join the Drivetrain and Braking Systems manufacturing team.

The role focuses on cross-functional collaboration, safety leadership, and delivering advanced automation and networking solutions on-site. You will design and implement controls hardware and software, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing systems to improve efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

  • College/university degree in STEM or related field.
  • Export controls/sanctions regulatory awareness may be needed.
  • Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, suppliers, and production teams to deliver automation and controls solutions.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences.
  • Champion a proactive safety culture by identifying controls-related risks and promoting safe work practices.
  • Design, review, and implement controls hardware and software solutions to improve equipment performance and reliability.
  • Drive manufacturing innovation by implementing automation technologies and controls networking solutions.
  • Develop secure, reliable control systems to protect equipment and data.
  • Diagnose and rapidly resolve system issues to minimize downtime and improve OEE.
  • Leverage machine programming and sensor technology to improve process capability and quality.

Skills

Technical Troubleshooting
Hands-On Maintenance
Sense of Urgency
Problem Solving
Manufacturing Operations Knowledge

Education

STEM degree or related field

Tools

PLC/SCADA programming
Electrical controls hardware

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Fletcher, NC, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join the Drivetrain and Braking Systems manufacturing team.

The role focuses on cross-functional collaboration, safety leadership, and delivering advanced automation and networking solutions on-site. You will design and implement controls hardware and software, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing systems to improve efficiency and product quality.

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