Controls and Automation Engineer

Salary: $120000 annually plus 6% bonus

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential Do you enjoy working in an exciting fast-paced collaborative environment Are you interested in working with the worlds most innovative companies to create a more connected world

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - we have deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered manufactured deployed to the highest standards enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the our team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises governments big cities and rural towns.

We encourage expect and value creativity thoughtful risk taking openness to change and diverse perspectives. Whether youre a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge or youre new to the workforce and looking for a flexible rewarding and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953) we have opportunities to advance your career.

The Controls & Automation Engineer is responsible for developing the automated systems that move handle and inspect subsea fiber cable throughout Cable Handling & Assembly operations. This role supports major ongoing automation projects including autonomous cable loading into pans and tanks automated gantry-to-pan connection systems intelligent pan stacking logistics and real-time defect detection during shipload operations.

You will work closely with mechanical quality and manufacturing engineering to ensure automation initiatives are production-ready safe reliable and cost-effective. Candidates must be willing and able to work any shift when needed to support critical manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities and Duties: (*Indicates an Essential Function)

*Design implement and maintain PLC- industrial PC and robot-controlled automation systems

*Integrate motion control hardware including servos gantries and position feedback devices

Support machine vision based systems for moving cable inspection and alignment

Perform structured troubleshooting and corrective action on controls-related issues

Develop and validate safety-critical controls solutions including interlock logic and fail-safe behaviors

Lead commissioning trials and acceptance testing for new automated equipment

Collaborate with mechanical engineering on fixture design guarding and risk reduction

Analyze downtime data and drive preventive improvements

Support the creation of system documentation including wiring diagrams PLC code archives and O&M standards

Revise and update Standard Procedure Instruction Manuals (SPIMs) to reflect automation upgrades new systems and revised work practices

Work collaboratively with the Training and Certification Package (T&CP) team to ensure operator training materials accurately reflect current equipment controls and safety requirements

Train operators and technicians on automated systems and troubleshooting fundamentals

Identify continuous improvement opportunities to reduce operator dependency and enhance throughput

Other duties and special projects as assigned

• Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Bachelors degree in Electrical Controls Mechatronics or related engineering discipline preferred

3 years of industrial automation or motion control experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Strong PLC and motion control programming experience (Allen-Bradley or equivalent)

Practical knowledge of industrial networking and safety system design

Demonstrated experience integrating cameras and sensors into automated equipment

Effective troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills

Ability to collaborate with all levels including operators technicians and manufacturing leaders

Solid knowledge of mechanical systems interfaces

Ability to read mechanical schematics and electrical wiring diagrams

Strong computer proficiency including data acquisition tools and documentation systems

Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles preferred

Regular attendance required; overtime may be required based on business needs

Willingness and ability to work any shift if necessary to support production

Physical Demands:

Ability to pass a Fit for Duty physical exam. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to:

• Wear the proper personal protective equipment for each task including but not limited to safety boots safety glasses hearing protection gloves dust mask etc.
• Climb up and down from equipment; climb up and down a ladder and work at heights up to 40.
• Regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger or handle objects tools and controls.
• Ability to stand walk and climb stairs regularly.
• Ability to bend squat stoop kneel or crouch frequently.
• Ability to talk and/or hear frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors regularly in all elements.
• Ability to enter into and work within confined space.

• NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

  Candidates for positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

  Our selection procedure is based on local state and federal law.

  Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.

  BENEFITS

  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to: competitive salaries medical dental vision life and disability insurance coverages FSA HSA generous vacation paid sick leave paid parental leave paid holidays tuition reimbursement adoption assistance and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally some positions may be eligible for shift differential.

  AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

  We are committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age color disability ethnicity marital status national origin race religion gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

  We engineer manufacture and install subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality reliability and value SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the worlds digital infrastructure. While the companys origins date back to the mid-19th century we have deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

  CORE VALUES

  Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation