<p>Job Description</p> <p>The Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated control systems for facility, machinery, and processes within the manufacturing setting, utilizing programming and engineering principles to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety by analyzing system behavior, troubleshooting malfunctions, and making necessary adjustments to ensure smooth operation of facility and process equipment. Perform functions related to controls engineering tasks, supporting manufacturing and maintenance teams, and engineering departments necessary to achieve desired results and/or continuous improvement activities. This role has a wide variety of duties, requiring ability to gain full understanding of production processes and exercise judgment to modify controls to effect desired changes. To plan, prioritize, and execute work under general direction and supervision of Engineering Management.</p> <p>This position is onsite full-time at New London, NC.</p> <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITY:</p> <ul> <li>Developing control system architecture, selecting components, and designing control loops to meet required or exceed Process definitions, EHS standards (E Stops, Light Curtains, guard interlocks, etc), and other key project requirements. </li><li>Writing code for PLCs, HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces), and other control devices to automate processes. </li><li>Using software to simulate and model control systems to predict performance and identify potential issues before implementation. </li><li>Installing control systems on-site, wiring hardware, and configuring software parameters. </li><li>Thoroughly testing systems to ensure functionality and troubleshoot any issues that arise during operation. </li><li>Analyzing system performance data and implementing improvements to increase efficiency and quality. </li><li>Providing technical support for existing control systems, including operation, set-up, instructing preventative maintenance of electrical systems, and troubleshooting malfunctions. </li><li>Collaborating with other engineering disciplines to optimize new systems, and system upgrades to processes and facility while ensuring project timelines and budget are maintained. </li></ul>