Automation Controls Engineer III
Resonetics
Summary
The Controls Engineer III independently designs, develops, integrates, and commissions advanced automation systems and manufacturing equipment. Serving as a technical leader, this role applies expertise in controls, motion, vision, safety, and industrial networking to deliver robust automation solutions while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Independently design, develop, integrate, and support automated machinery and manufacturing systems throughout the project lifecycle, from concept through customer support.
- Develop and maintain controls software for automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, motion control, machine vision, robotics, laser processing, automated inspection, data acquisition, and industrial networking.
- Architect control system solutions, including software architecture, electrical hardware selection, machine safety systems, industrial networking, and machine control strategies, with consideration for cost, availability, reliability, and long-term supportability.
- Lead system integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, optimization, and customer-site startup activities.
- Create and maintain controls documentation, including electrical schematics, I/O lists, software documentation, and user manuals.
- Own controls engineering deliverables for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to define requirements, develop technical solutions, and support machine acceptance testing, qualification, and production launch activities.
- Develop and deliver technical presentations, concept reviews, system demonstrations, and project updates for customers, management, and cross-functional teams.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Controls Engineer I and II team members.
- Drive controls standardization and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, reduce lead times, and increase engineering efficiency.
- Maintain software, drawings, and engineering documentation within approved quality management systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, machine controls, or custom automated equipment development.
- Demonstrated experience designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, industrial networking, machine safety systems, and controls engineering best practices.
- Experience reviewing and developing electrical schematics, I/O documentation, and controls-related technical documentation.
- Proficiency with industry-standard engineering tools, test equipment, and software development/version-control practices.
- Ability to independently prioritize and manage controls engineering activities across multiple projects with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with industrial automation and control platforms such as Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or similar systems.
- Experience integrating machine vision, robotics, motion control, and advanced manufacturing technologies into automated equipment.
- Knowledge of machine safety, electrical standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments, including medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar industries.
- Experience participating in design reviews, customer interactions, and technical project leadership activities.
- Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and industrial process control systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, machine controls, or custom automated equipment development.
- Demonstrated experience designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, industrial networking, machine safety systems, and controls engineering best practices.
- Experience reviewing and developing electrical schematics, I/O documentation, and controls-related technical documentation.
- Proficiency with industry-standard engineering tools, test equipment, and software development/version-control practices.
- Ability to independently prioritize and manage controls engineering activities across multiple projects with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
- Experience with industrial automation and control platforms such as Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or similar systems.
- Experience integrating machine vision, robotics, motion control, and advanced manufacturing technologies into automated equipment.
- Knowledge of machine safety, electrical standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments, including medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar industries.
- Experience participating in design reviews, customer interactions, and technical project leadership activities.
- Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and industrial process control systems.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support equipment installation, commissioning, and customer service activities.
- Valid passport required.
Company overview
Resonetics is a specialized medical device manufacturing company that focuses on precision manufacturing solutions for the healthcare industry. The company provides advanced manufacturing services including laser processing, micro-machining, and complex component fabrication for medical devices. Resonetics serves as a critical partner to medical device OEMs, offering expertise in materials science, engineering, and regulatory compliance. Their capabilities likely include the production of minimally invasive surgical instruments, implantable devices, diagnostic components, and other precision medical technologies. The company operates at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and medical innovation, delivering high-precision components that meet stringent quality standards required in the healthcare sector. With a focus on reliability and technical excellence, Resonetics plays an important role in the medical device supply chain, enabling the development and production of next-generation healthcare technologies that improve patient outcomes and advance medical science.