Fortune Brands Innovations · 3 days ago
Controls Engineer
New Bern, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expFortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer, and more beautiful homes. The Controls Engineer will plan, design, and execute electrical engineering and controls work associated with manufacturing and assembly equipment, ensuring machine safety and supporting new product development.
Consumer GoodsSecurity
Responsibilities
Provide controls and electrical engineering design and programming for custom assembly applications including hardware specification, integration, electrical BOM, and schematics
Facilitate advanced troubleshooting and repair of equipment in conjunction with maintenance and engineering personnel
Ensure machine safety by reading, interpreting, and applying relevant codes, updating design specifications and modifying existing equipment as needed
Control all programs and electrical equipment drawings and ensure current revisions are available for the maintenance staff
Support new product development by collaborating with engineering and project teams for assembly and testing solutions, including traditional products and electronic platforms
Provide guidance and technical solutions for Engineering and Manufacturing initiatives, projects, and improvement activities
Support design and implementation of automated manufacturing technology, including robotics, vision systems, and advanced motion control
Maintain shop floor data system applications, including collaboration with other engineering groups, operations, and IT
Identify and develop new hardware, software, and controls technology applications
Work with integrators and machine builders in multiple aspects including design reviews and development of automation equipment as well as outsourced panel construction
Execute improvement opportunities and strategic projects for the facility
Develop business case and Capital Expenditure Requests for the purchase of new or replacement controls hardware, including end-of-life and obsolescence
Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization
Compile, prepare, and present data for project updates and presentations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BSEE from accredited four-year college or university
At least two (2) years of experience in controls design, panel construction, and PLC programming in a high volume assembly environment with cellular, semi-automated, and fully automated processes
Knowledge of specifying, integrating, and programming multiple aspects of automated and semi-automated equipment, including, but not limited to, robotics, motion control, vision, digital/analog sensors, and variable frequency drives
Functional knowledge of machine safety and wiring standards, including relevant code requirements
Functional knowledge of network architecture and infrastructure
Detailed problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Benefits
Robust health plans
Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
Product discounts
Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy)
Inclusive fertility / adoption benefits
Company
Fortune Brands Innovations
Fortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900M2022-03-28Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2011-10-04IPO
Leadership Team
Todd R. Teter
Senior Vice President and General Manager Global Plumbing Group House of Rohl
Recent News
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