Controls Engineer

Requisition Number: 78131

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Purpose:

Controls Engineers develop, integrate, support, and improve electrical control and automation systems used in manufacturing. The role applies controls engineering principles to improve safety, quality, equipment reliability, process capability, productivity, and cost. Controls Engineers collaborate with manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, information technology, equipment suppliers, and other engineering resources to deliver safe, reliable, maintainable, and sustainable automation solutions. 

This Senior-level Controls Engineer serves as a senior technical resource for complex manufacturing automation systems and major engineering initiatives. This role involves leading difficult controls assignments, establishing technical direction, driving sustainable solutions, managing technical risk, mentoring other engineers, and contributing to controls standards and long-term automation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

•    Lead the design, implementation, and support of advanced PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion, vision, instrumentation, and safety control systems.
•    Serve as the controls technical lead for capital projects, equipment upgrades, retrofits, and commissioning activities. •    Develop and maintain controls software and architectures using platforms such as Beckhoff TwinCAT and Allen-Bradley. •    Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex equipment, process, and controls issues affecting safety, quality, reliability, and productivity. •    Partner with manufacturing, process, maintenance, IT, and engineering teams to identify and implement process and equipment improvements. •    Develop functional specifications, design standards, testing strategies, and technical documentation to ensure maintainable and scalable solutions. •    Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers, technicians, integrators, and equipment suppliers. •    Drive measurable improvements in process capability, reliability, safety, OEE, and lifecycle cost through innovative controls solutions. •    Evaluate technical risks and lead feasibility, validation, and technology-transfer efforts for new manufacturing systems. •    Support controls standardization and share best practices across manufacturing sites.