GE Appliances, a Haier company · 14 hours ago
Senior Controls Engineer
USA, Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to play a critical role in designing, implementing, and launching advanced automation and control systems across manufacturing operations. This role involves leading capital equipment procurement projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions while ensuring safety-first engineering practices.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Lead and support capital equipment procurement projects, including specifications, supplier selection, technical reviews, installation, and equipment qualification
Partner with global and cross-functional teams (Design, Lean, Quality, EHS, Procurement, and Operations) to support new product introductions
Provide controls engineering expertise across a wide range of applications, including: General automation, Component assembly cells, Customized fabrication equipment
Ensure equipment and tooling designs align with GE Appliances standards, including Manufacturing Control Plans (MCP) and Manufacturing Control Instructions (MCI)
Champion safety-first engineering, collaborating closely with EHS to ensure systems protect the health and well-being of employees
Collaborate with automation and robotics engineers to implement innovative, cost-effective automation solutions
Support factory teams with system implementation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent hands-on experience in technical/manufacturing disciplines
5+ years of hands-on & relevant controls engineering experience with automated manufacturing equipment and processes
Experience with Rockwell Automation control systems, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View
Knowledge and practice of machine safety (ISO 13849)
Preferred
Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organization (both salaried and shop floor operators / skilled trades team members)
Good communication skills – will be expected to provide program report outs to cross-functional team
Ability to make decisions and willingness to take ownership of complex projects
Automation integration
Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD
Experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment and capital equipment procurement
Experience with plastics automation
Skilled knowledge of controls software (Rockwell, Emerson, Siemens) and coding structure for ladder logic. Experience with other controls programming languages such as structured text, and function blocks diagram is beneficial
TUV Certification in machine safety
Company
GE Appliances, a Haier company
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S.
10001+ employees
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President & Chief Executive Officer
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CFO & VP Corporate Strategy
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