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Controls Engineer

USA, TX, Austin💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-01 → 2026-10-02

Core

Maintain and improve automation equipment, tooling, and applications for complex automated manufacturing lines to ensure uptime and meet specifications.

Role type

Senior IC controls engineer (manufacturing automation) (via careerplan.io/jobs/WD230425-controls-engineer-at-flextronics)

Builds

Automated manufacturing cells and devices for market-leading brands

Domain

Medical device manufacturing / Industrial automation

Required skills

PLC programming (Allen Bradley Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Siemens), Safety PLCs and circuits, Electrical/hardware troubleshooting (480V/24V), Motion control, OT Network protocols (Ethernet, IOLink, DeviceNet), Root cause analysis, Technical documentation creation

Preferred skills

Motion control, OT Network experience

Technologies

Allen Bradley Studio 5000, FactoryTalk ME/SE, Siemens PLC, Safety PLCs, Ethernet, IOLink, DeviceNet, As-i

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot controls-related issues on automated manufacturing lines; Mentor junior engineers and technicians on electrical/hardware troubleshooting; Establish technical manuals and troubleshooting guides; Perform root cause analysis for machine stoppages and drive corrective actions; Integrate new controls devices; Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality on continuous improvement projects.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC