Principal Controls Engineer (Medtech)

Location: Marion, North Carolina, United States; onsite manufacturing environment

Salary: $112,000–$154,000 annually, with potential discretionary bonus eligibility

Company

Healthcare company focused on developing and manufacturing products and solutions that help save and sustain lives.

What you will do

• Develop controls and engineering solutions for assigned manufacturing projects.
• Design, install, start up, test, validate, and troubleshoot new equipment and systems.
• Lead equipment change control, NCR/CAPA investigations, regulatory compliance activities, and validation reporting.
• Conduct engineering studies, experiments, data analysis, and equipment performance testing.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, service, and other internal and external functional teams.
• Provide technical leadership, training, support, and innovation across the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, AB500, safety PLCs, and Allen-Bradley HMIs.
• Experience with Fanuc, Yaskawa, and Staubli robotics; Cognex and Keyence vision systems; and Rockwell or Yaskawa servo controls.
• Hands-on electrical diagnostics, Category 3 safety systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, and electrical schematic reading/drawing skills.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Hands-on mechanical abilities and AutoCAD drafting skills.
• Experience with drives, motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and validation protocol execution.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative engineering environment focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase program.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.