About this role
Job Summary:
Assists with the development of all aspects of control systems, equipment, and machinery.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists with the development and design of control systems; assists with the development and implementation of bench tests; alters software and equipment to ensure that sensors and actuators are functioning according to specifications; supports and debugs basic problems and change requests. Assists with the preparation of cost estimates; compiles required cost and equipment information, and drafts appropriation requests. Investigates problems and requirements of projects, and develops plans for solutions in line with economic, personnel, and environmental considerations for review by more experienced Controls Engineers or Controls Engineering Manager. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based hardware and software.
College Job type : Entry Level Full-time
Subfunction : Controls Engineering
Degree level : MS
Educational Program : Prefer EE, open to ME, MET
Start date : January 2027
Job Skill Requirements:
- Succession Planning / Knowledge Transfer: With the anticipated transition of our current experienced 3rd-shift Controls Engineer into another role, this position is critical to maintaining technical support continuity. Greater experience and technical capability are needed to accelerate knowledge transfer and ensure a smooth transition.
- Accelerated Independence: Given the anticipated transition and limited technical resources on 3rd shift, the new hire will need to operate independently much sooner than a typical entry-level engineer, including troubleshooting complex controls and automation issues with limited direct supervision.