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Cummins Inc. Senior Controls Engineer in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Senior Controls Engineer

Description

We are looking for a talented Senior Controls Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Engine Business Segment in Rocky Mount, NC in a hybrid role.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Develops all aspects of control systems, equipment, and machinery.

  • Develops and designs control systems; develops and implements bench tests; alters software and equipment to ensure that sensors and actuators are functioning according to specifications; supports and debugs complex problems and change requests.

  • Prepares cost estimates; compiles required cost and equipment information, and writes and reviews appropriation requests.

  • Investigates problems and requirements of projects, and develops plans for solutions in line with economic, personnel, and environmental considerations.

  • May be responsible for the installation and technical support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based hardware and software.

  • Coaches and mentors less experienced Controls Engineers.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

Skills

  • Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

  • Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

  • Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

  • Controls Engineering Knowledge - Applies the application of controls hardware and software by specifying, reviewing, and approving company-owned and/or supplier designs for new or upgrades to existing equipment to interface with all levels of manufacturing systems.

  • Controls Networking - Implements new and improved technologies and methods capable of transferring information from multiple inputs either within a local production process or into databases to link machines together or to analyze the process for overall operation enhancements.

  • Controls Safety - Recognizes controls related hazards in a manufacturing environment (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) to incorporate safe practices and procedures as part of the daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment.

  • Electrical System Troubleshooting - Analyzes an electrical control system to resolve and repair electrical issues to return the system to proper operating conditions.

  • Factory Automation and Control Systems - Implements changes to further automate manufacturing processes using available technology, programming techniques, and identifying needed material and resources for project completion to provide the optimum automation for the manufacturing environment.

  • Machine Programming - Creates factory floor machine programs by designing and implementing solutions to improve usage of machine and overall operation.

  • Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

  • College, university, or equivalent degree required.

  • This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

  • Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

  • Must be proficient in Rockwell Software (Allen Bradley) PLC programming, Studio 5000.

  • Must be proficient in Rockwell Software (Allen Bradley) HMI programming software, Factory Talk View Studio.

  • Must understand PLC hardware and communication protocols.

  • Machine safety systems

  • Knowledge of the following would be preferred:

  • Robotic Systems: Fanuc, and Nachi

  • Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence, and Coherix

  • Atlas Copco Torque Systems

  • Machine networking

  • Ignition Programming

Additional Responsibilities:

Support controls activities for RMEP plant transformation in the assembly, and or machining areas as needed. This will include:

  • Collaborating with other engineering disciplines in the plant to develop and improve processes and equipment in the plant.

  • Work with equipment suppliers and drive programming, networking architecture, hardware, and documentation standards for new equipment.

  • PLC, HMI, and CMES programming changes.

  • Production support as needed

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary rate commensurate with experience, range: $96,000-$144,000. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage, and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Cummins and E-verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job MANUFACTURING

Primary Location United States-North Carolina-Rocky Mount-US, NC, Rocky Mount, CDC Case-Cummins

Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office

Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Job Posting May 24, 2023, 12:00:00 PM

Unposting Date Ongoing

Organization Engine Business

Role Category Hybrid - Potential for Partial Remote

Req ID: 230004PV

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