Controls Engineer

AXISCADES is a leading, end to end engineering solutions and product company. We bring expertise that caters to the digital, engineering, and smart manufacturing needs of large enterprises. With decades of experience in creating innovative, sustainable, and safer products worldwide, AXISCADES delivers business value across the entire engineering life cycle.

Our deep domain expertise and engineering solution portfolio covers the complete product development life cycle from concept evaluation to manufacturing support and certification for the aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing sectors.

AXISCADES is headquartered in Bangalore and has offices across India, North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. URL: https://www.axiscades.com

Our Subsidiaries

Mistral Solutions: https://www.mistralsolutions.com

Epcogen - https://www.epcogen.com

Add Solutions- https://www.add-solution.de/en/

Title: Automation Controls Engineer

Location: Corinth, Mississippi (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: Fulltime Permanent with AXISCADES

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and enhance electrical control systems and electro-mechanical systems for manufacturing equipment

Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC, HMI, and automation systems across production lines

Support integration of robots, vision systems, and automated stations

Diagnoses and resolve control system failures to minimize downtime

Manufacturing Support & Continuous Improvement

Provide day-to-day support for manufacturing operations and equipment reliability

Identify and implement improvements in process efficiency, quality, and cost

Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts for equipment/process issues

Support commissioning new equipment and upgrades

Typical examples of work previously outsourced include:

PLC programming, system upgrades, safety modifications, and automation integration

Digital & MES Integration

Support and expand MES (Manufacturing Execution System) capabilities

Enable traceability, digital workflows, and manufacturing data capture

Collaborating with IT and engineering teams on MES enhancements and deployments

Ensure proper change control, system backups, and documentation

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure all controls solutions meet safety standards and environmental requirements

Participate in process change control (PCN), PFMEA, and control plan alignment

Standardize controls approaches across equipment and sites

Support implementation of safety upgrades and compliance improvements

Ensure all safety systems comply with regulatory standards, such as ISO 13849, IEC 62061, OSHA, and ANSI B11.

Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety concerns.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with manufacturing engineering, operations, maintenance, IT, and suppliers

Coordinate with external vendors and integrators when required

Provide technical guidance and support for plant projects

Scope of Work (For Third-Party Suppliers)

Provide on-site and remote controls engineering support

Perform:

PLC/HMI programming and debugging

Automation system integration

Equipment upgrades and retrofit projects

Safety circuit modifications

Commissioning and validation

Support troubleshooting requests with defined response time SLAs

Participate in project-based work and ongoing operations support

Deliver documentation:

Electrical schematics

Software backups and revision control

Standard work and troubleshooting guides

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in:

Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Computer Engineering or related field

Experience with:

PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.)

HMI/SCADA systems

Industrial automation systems

Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Knowledge of manufacturing systems and industrial equipment

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE) or similar certification.

Experience with industrial robots and robotic safety systems.

Familiarity with machine vision systems for safety applications.

Experience conducting risk assessments and HAZOP studies.

DeviceWise Solutions

Preferred Skills

Experience in remanufacturing or heavy manufacturing environments

Familiarity with:

MES systems / digital manufacturing

Robotics / vision systems

Networked industrial systems

Understanding of:

PFMEA, Control Plans, and process controls

Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate vendors

Proficient in safety PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley GuardLogix, Pilz).

Experience with safety-rated components such as relays, light curtains, and emergency stops.

Knowledge of safety system standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, or similar).

Familiarity with HMI design and integration for operator safety interfaces.

Ability to read and create electrical schematics and control diagrams (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Effective communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to safety and compliance.

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