Controls Engineer III

Tekberry is looking for an experienced Controls Engineer III to support automation capital expansion and manufacturing process improvement projects for our client. This role will focus on the design implementation startup commissioning and optimization of Rockwell-based automation systems supporting advanced manufacturing operations.

Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer III will serve as the lead controls engineering resource on manufacturing automation and capital projects. This position is responsible for designing programming troubleshooting commissioning and supporting PLC-based manufacturing systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external integrators.

• Lead controls engineering activities from concept development through installation startup and commissioning
• Design develop and deploy integrated automation and machine control systems
• Define controls architecture system requirements and integration strategies
• Program and support PLC HMI SCADA and machine automation systems
• Provide technical direction to contractors system integrators machine builders and project teams
• Review and approve electrical schematics panel layouts PLC programs HMI applications and network architectures
• Troubleshoot controls networking automation and system integration issues
• Support startup commissioning training and technology transfer to plant operations teams
• Collaborate with mechanical electrical facilities IT operations and manufacturing teams
• Support manufacturing process improvement and capital expansion initiatives
• Travel to Corning facilities and vendor locations as required for project execution and equipment acceptance testing

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

• 7 years of Controls Engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial automation environments

• PLC programming experience primarily Rockwell platforms
• HMI and SCADA development experience
• Experience with:
  • FactoryTalk View
  • FactoryTalk Optix
  • Ignition
• Strong understanding of PID control implementation
• Experience designing and deploying machine automation and motion control systems
• Electrical panel layout and schematic design experience
• AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical proficiency
• Experience with:
  • Ladder Logic
  • Function Block Programming
  • Structured Text
  • Sequential Flow Charts
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols including:
  • Ethernet/IP
  • EtherCAT
• Knowledge of machine safety design principles (ISO 13849-1 & 2)
• Strong troubleshooting and system testing experience

• Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing automation projects
• Experience managing external machine builders and system integrators
• Capital project execution experience
• Startup and commissioning experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Advanced knowledge of industrial networking and controls architecture
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and equipment deployments

• Advanced manufacturing and industrial production facilities
• Frequent interaction with engineering operations facilities and automation teams
• Hands-on equipment startup commissioning and troubleshooting
• Travel to North Carolina manufacturing sites and occasional supplier locations
• May require weekends holidays and extended workdays during installations and startup activities

1. 30-minute Teams interview
2. 60-minute panel interview

Local candidates may be asked to attend the second interview onsite.

As a Tekberry employee you may be eligible for:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Referral Bonus Program

We need hard-working reliable employees.

Tekberry Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Tekberry is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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