Laurinburg, NC, USA
20 days ago
Control System Engineer
Sonnax Transmission Company

Come join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Introduction:
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings, which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway, you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. We’re excited for you to join us at Sonnax Transmission Company.

Summary:
The Control System Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of control systems, specifically for end-of-line test equipment for electro-mechanical products. The engineer will collaborate with a cross-functional team to ensure that all products meet safety, performance, and efficiency standards.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

Design, develop, analyze, test, and verify control systems.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams for integration and simulation of control systems and testing capabilities.Develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) systems.Perform initial product acceptance testing and analyze test data to identify and address key product failures.Develop statistical analysis programs and apply that methodology to determine failure modes and implement continuous improvements for test capabilities and yield.Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation related to product test data.Integrate new equipment and improve existing test systems.Contribute to the development of logic diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and functional narratives.Work with engineers and project managers to ensure quality of deliverables and adherence to budget and timeline schedules.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.In-depth understanding of control system design techniques.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong understanding of Statistical Process Controls and related techniques.Advanced experience and proficiency in programming with LabView.

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with control panel design, panel wiring, and field wiring diagrams.Lean practices knowledge (Green-belt preferred).Electronics expertise, including troubleshooting to component level and understanding of analog and digital circuitry and circuit design.Ability to read, analyze, and create schematics.Proficiency with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers).Experience with microcontroller platforms (e.g., Arduino) and familiarity with PLC ladder logic.Knowledge of communication protocols (Serial, SPI, I2C, GPIB, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Ethernet, TCP/IP).Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Visio.Computer science skills in program flow, design techniques, and database theory.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Ability to wear required PPE for lab area, including safety shoes and eye protection. 

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Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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