Controls Engineer III

Job Description

Staffing - Controls Engineer III

Location: Onsite in Wilmington, NC

Duration: 1 Year contract

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position. Benefits: It is recommended that employers include a general description of any health or compulsory benefits for compliance with Pay Transparency laws.

Scope of Position:

• This position will work with other team members to manage, modify, and develop computer systems required to manufacture optical fiber.

• The position will also participate in or occasionally lead projects to meet the plant's objectives, drive cost reduction efforts and participate in capacity expansion efforts.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Assist team of engineers to provide production support and troubleshooting for 24/7 manufacturing operation. Work with production associates, technicians, and engineers to ensure reliable equipment operation via automated control systems and user interfaces.

• Support process and product optimization/improvement efforts.

• Provide training for engineers and/or production associates as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.

• Participate in capital projects.

• Some after hours, on-call support may be needed.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or equivalent experience

• 5+ years in a technical role or relevant experience

Required Skills:

• Knowledge in computer and PLC programming skills such as: VB .NET, C, Realtime systems or similar

Desired Skills:

• Ability/experience integrating computers into manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and lower cost

• MS Windows, iFIX, Ethernet IP I/O, Microsoft Office. Real time controls systems, experience with motion systems (desired but not required), SCADA, Twin cat

• Experience in production support in a manufacturing environment

• Problem-solving and debugging skills; ability to understand real needs behind operations and engineering requests

• Ability/experience troubleshooting simple low voltage electrical circuitry

Travel Requirements & Work Hours:

• Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM. Occasional off-hours on call