Manufacturing Controls Engineer
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 89700 - 162150
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact
At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.
Your greatest work is ahead!
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to join our team that is scaling production and creating unique solutions for complex problems. The Manufacturing Controls Engineer will be an integral member of a progressive manufacturing support team tasked with networking production equipment across multiple manufacturing programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with product divisions departments and business functions to enable real-time KPI tracking and automated data collection for process mistake-proofing and product traceability. The Leidos Defense Sector Manufacturing team includes 5 major production facilities in Huntsville AL and Colorado Springs CO. Location for work is Huntsville Alabama.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive keep reading!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems solutions and services covering land sea air space and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT large-scale intelligence systems command and control geospatial and data analytics cybersecurity logistics training and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
Develop installation standards and specific control types for production equipment.
Program PLC HMI and SCADA systems.
Troubleshoot and commission networks (Ethernet/IP DeviceNet MTConnect).
Develop and maintain required documentation to support controls applications used in the facility including operation and maintenance plans.
Make programming changes that are required to maintain and improve processes.
Integrate torque tool DC controllers and Vision System cameras with MES software.
Utilize SCADA system to collect data for Dashboard reporting.
Basic Qualifications
BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 8-12 years of relevant experience in controls engineering and integration.
Experience with Allen Bradley and Fanuc controllers.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama AL area.
Must be able to work autonomously and stay focused in a high-stress fast paced environment to meet customer and management deadlines.
Ability to lead others and work in a collaborative working environment.
Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Programming experience with SQL and/or VBA in Excel.
Experience with Ignition SCADA software and/or MS Power BI dashboards.
Familiarity with Machining Assembly and Test Manufacturing environments.
Experience with Atlas Copco DC controllers and Cognex or Keyence Vision System cameras.
Experience working in multiple phases of the product life cycle to include prototyping design and development and full release to production.
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We dont wear capes (theyre a safety hazard) but we do solve high-stakes problems with code caffeine and a healthy disregard for how its always been done.
Original Posting:
October 6 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $89700.00 - $162150.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
