**DESCRIPTION** Assists with the development of all aspects of control systems, equipment, and machinery. **Key Responsibilities:** + Assist with the development and design of control systems. + Develop and implement bench tests. + Alter software and equipment to ensure sensors and actuators function according to specifications. + Support and debug basic problems and change requests. + Prepare cost estimates, compile required cost and equipment information, and draft appropriation requests. + Investigate problems and requirements of projects, and develop plans for solutions in line with economic, personnel, and environmental considerations for review by more experienced Controls Engineers or Controls Engineering Manager. + Responsible for the installation and technical support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based hardware and software. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Qualifications:** + College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required. + This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. **Competencies:** + **Collaborates** : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. + **Communicates effectively** : Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. + **Health and Safety Fundamentals** : Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace. + **Controls Engineering Knowledge** : Applies the application of controls hardware and software by specifying, reviewing, and approving company-owned and/or supplier designs for new or upgrades to existing equipment to interface with all levels of manufacturing systems. + **Controls Networking** : Implements new and improved technologies and methods capable of transferring information from multiple inputs either within a local production process or into databases to link machines together or to analyze the process for overall operation enhancements. + **Controls Safety** : Recognizes controls related hazards in a manufacturing environment (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) to incorporate safe practices and procedures as part of the daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment. + **Controls System Security** : Develops and implements Controls System Security by specifying, reviewing, and approving company-owned and/or supplier designs for new equipment or upgrades to existing equipment to ensure our manufacturing controls and systems are secure. + **Electrical System Troubleshooting** : Analyzes an electrical control system to resolve and repair electrical issues to return the system to proper operating conditions. + **Factory Automation and Control Systems** : Implements changes to further automate manufacturing processes using available technology, programming techniques, and identifying needed material and resources for project completion to provide the optimum automation for the manufacturing environment. + **Sensor Technology and Measurement** : Selects and applies the sensor technology, performing measurements in the acquired data that leads to the correct analysis and conclusion to help differentiate products that meet quality standards from non-conforming products. + **Values differences** : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. + **Manufacturing Knowledge** : Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement. + **Machine Programming** : Creates factory floor machine programs by designing and implementing solutions to improve usage of machine and overall operation. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Skills and Experience:** + 3-4 years of experience handling Siemens 1500F series PLCs and programming within TIA Portal. + 2-3 years of exposure to LOTO, Machine Safety & Machine Guarding. + Strong automation background with experience in factory automation and control systems. + 3-4 years of experience integrating Camera/Robotic/3rd party devices. + 2-4 years of experience in Machine Networking and working with various machine protocols. **Job** Manufacturing **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2414393 **Relocation Package** Yes