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Controls Specialist

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions
Springs, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Blue Springs, MS or Princeton, IN

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

The Role

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions is a trusted partner in industrial automation, delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges. We’re expanding our team with an Embedded Controls Engineer who will play a critical role in designing and implementing advances control systems for automotive assembly and battery pack production. This position reports to the Branch Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement embedded control algorithms and software for machine control and data collection systems.
  • Develop and integrate PLC programs, embedded software, and system architectures.
  • Lead controls projects from concept through commissioning, including scope creation, procurement, and progress monitoring.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce new technologies and optimize existing systems.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support model changes and innovation projects within assembly engineering.

Essential

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Experience in embedded controls, software engineering, and PLC programming.
  • Knowledge of control system architecture and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet).
  • Ability to read/write SQL and PLC code for production control systems.
  • Strong project management sills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledgeable regarding automotive industry or manufacturing processes.
  • Motivated & passionate about working with people and overcoming challenges through collaboration and a win-win paradigm.
  • An ability to travel; currently travel is approximately 25% for controls specialists

Desirable

  • Experience with TOYOPUC or Omron is an asset.
  • Familiarity with automotive assembly processes, is an asset.
  • The ability to travel to Canada is a plus

Physical Demands

  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
  • Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds

Perks of Being Part of the Team

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
  • 401K, including company match
  • Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
  • Profit Sharing

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

  • Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
  • Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
  • Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

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