Cummins

Cummins

Controls Engineer - Senior

Whitakers, NC, United States · Senior

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Green-card follow-through: 72%

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About the role

  • We are looking for a talented Controls Engineer to join our team in Rocky Mount, NC (RMEP).
  • In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
  • Troubleshoot controls/electrical/sensor issues to restore production quickly and safely.

Responsibilities

  • Configure, program, and support PLC-based machine controls on production equipment.
  • Clear, collaborative communication with cross-functional partners.
  • You will contribute to the development, implementation, and support of PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment and processes.
  • Working cross-functionally, you will troubleshoot controls, electrical, and sensor issues, support stable operations, and help deliver safe, high-quality, and continuously improving production performance.
  • Apply change control and maintain accurate revision history for control logic.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with PLC-based control systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Ability to diagnose controls/electrical/sensor issues methodically under time pressure.

Nice to have

  • FANUC programming exposure is a plus.
  • Controls engineering, industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • factory and FANUC programming is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of controls engineering principles, including PLC programming, electrical control systems, automation technologies, and manufacturing processes.
  • Fanuc robot programming experience is a plus
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex controls, electrical, sensor, and automation issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence diverse stakeholders.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, ensuring all solutions align with operational, environmental, and business objectives.

Benefits

  • Learning Agility and Ownership

Company info

  • Job Summary: We are looking for a talented Controls Engineer to join our team in Rocky Mount, NC (RMEP).
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