Leviton · 1 day ago
Specialist, Automation Controls
Morganton, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLeviton is a company that builds solutions for lighting, power, and data networks. The role of Specialist, Automation Controls involves developing and maintaining electrical systems and programming for manufacturing equipment, ensuring safe operations and adherence to quality standards.
Consumer ElectronicsEnergy ManagementHardwareLightingManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Analyze and troubleshoot complex electrical systems for equipment and machines under the direction of a senior automation engineer or manager to support manufacturing
Develop programs to control PLCs, HMIs, actuators, servos, motion controllers, and vision systems
Document programs and electrical systems of equipment and machines using appropriate programs in accordance with safety requirements and quality system procedures
Specify and order electrical components needed to support the operation of equipment
Debug, troubleshoot and repair equipment and machinery in support of production, quality and design engineering groups
Assemble, wire, program, install, and debug equipment purchased or developed internally
Document operating manuals for equipment and machines developed internally or purchased
Provide guidance to a team of controls technicians
Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Solid understanding of mechanical equipment, processes, and machine controls
Ability to have a basic understanding of mechanical equipment and processes
Ability to develop machine programs and documentation using machine programming languages. This includes programming PLCs, robots, actuators, servos, and vision systems
Ability to develop machine and equipment electrical specifications including electrical schematics and wiring guidelines
Ability to complete the assembly and wiring of machines to specifications and manage other resources to complete similar work
Ability to organize documentation and work such that it is understandable by peers and can be used in debug and trouble shooting
Ability to debug and troubleshoot equipment for electrical and minor mechanical problems. This requires a basic understanding of the mechanical functions of the machines so that the source of the issue can be identified
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint at an intermediate level
Ability to document programs and schematics using computer programs such as CAD or Visio
Ability to organize programming and machine functions into a flow chart
Ability to integrate multiple pieces of equipment or stations into a system
Ability to problem solve and manage multiple priorities on a daily basis
Associate of Science degree in Engineering. Significant experience and skills in the field may be considered in lieu of degree or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years experience including the development and maintenance of machines and equipment used in manufacturing and should include experience in programming PLCs, HMIs, and process controls
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
401K plans with employer-matching contributions
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
Paid holidays
Volunteer time off
Company
Leviton
Leviton is a global leader in electrical wiring devices, lighting energy management solutions, networking solutions, security and home automation and commercial data infrastructure products.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (5)
2023 (9)
2022 (6)
2021 (7)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1M2013-06-05Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Don Hendler
President and CEO
Daryoush Larizadeh
President
Recent News
2025-08-25
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