What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Venteon?
Controls Engineer
Minimum 3 Years of Controls Engineering Experience
Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Old Fort, NC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting, automated manufacturing equipment, electrical controls, robotics, and industrial networking.
Requirements of the Controls Engineer
- Minimum 3 years of Controls Engineering or related industrial automation experience
- Experience programming and troubleshooting Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, and/or Omron PLC/HMI systems
- Strong knowledge of PLC ladder logic, relay logic, motor controls, electrical distribution, and operator interfaces
- Ability to read, interpret, and update electrical schematics and drawings
- Experience troubleshooting and supporting automated manufacturing equipment
- Knowledge of robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, vision systems, and machine controls
- Experience with industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profibus, RS-232, DeviceNet, and DH
- Knowledge of machine and plant networking systems
- Experience integrating barcode scanners, cameras, sensors, and other devices into PLC-controlled equipment
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with OEMs on new equipment design, installation, and integration
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software
- Basic PC hardware, software installation, and troubleshooting experience
- Basic LAN/TCP-IP networking knowledge, including switches, cabling, and routers
- Experience supporting network printers, label printers, and handheld scanners
- Basic Active Directory knowledge is preferred
- Visual Basic or other software development experience is a plus
- Experience with injection molding, urethane reaction injection molding, vacuum forming, paint systems, laser scoring, water jets, sonic/vibration welding, or similar manufacturing processes is a plus
Responsibilities of the Controls Engineer
- Update, modify, troubleshoot, and continuously improve existing automated control systems
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motor controls, operator interfaces, and related automation equipment
- Design and develop new machine controls involving electrical, robotic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision applications
- Provide controls and electrical support for production equipment, including injection molding presses and associated robotics
- Troubleshoot equipment and controls issues to minimize downtime and maintain production
- Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance teams on equipment modifications, controls upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Integrate barcode scanners, cameras, sensors, and error-proofing/poka-yoke systems into existing equipment
- Support machine and plant networking systems
- Work with OEMs to ensure new equipment meets facility safety, electrical, and controls standards
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, productivity, and cost efficiency
- Maintain controls systems at acceptable performance and reliability levels
- Stay current with evolving automation technologies and independently learn new devices and control platforms as equipment is upgraded
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits of the Controls Engineer
- Competitive salary
- Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
- Advancement potential
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000