Controls Engineer

About the role

The Controls Engineer works closely with production, development and research teams to solve complex technical challenges. You will support continuous improvement, new product introductions and cost‑reduction initiatives while ensuring high quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day problem‑solving support to production, development and research operations.
• Train operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes.
• Build detailed technical understanding of key process steps using rigorous methods.
• Troubleshoot material, process and equipment issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Implement and document material, process and equipment changes.
• Apply statistical tools and Design of Experiments (DOE) for problem solving and process improvement.
• Assure quality, repeatability and safety of processes and products.
• Support new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation and training.
• Lead or contribute to DMAIC cost‑reduction and improvement projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Yellow Belt training and a proven track record of delivering results.
• Demonstrated knowledge in a technical field and experience working on project teams.
• Preferred: Green Belt certification, summer intern or progressive engineering experience, shift supervisory experience.

Required skills

• Yellow Belt
• Green Belt (preferred)
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Statistical analysis
• DMAIC methodology
• Process troubleshooting
• Equipment installation
• Safety and environmental compliance