US Controls Engineer in Mocksville, North Carolina at Avgol America Inc

Title: US Control Engineer

Location: Mocksville, NC

Who we are?

Avgol Nonwovens has been a leader in the global hygiene market since 1988, providing an extensive range of ultra-lightweight spun-melt non-woven fabrics. The company's innovative products meet the needs of the baby diaper, adult incontinence, and feminine hygiene industries. Committed to quality and exceptional service, Avgol plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of millions of babies, mothers, and senior citizens worldwide. With a focus on sustainability and customer satisfaction, Avgol continues to drive advancements in everyday care products.

Job Summary

This is a full-time on-site role for a Control Engineer located in Mocksville, NC. The Control Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and improving control systems, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing process control improvements. The role involves working with electrical systems, motion control, and robotics to enhance operational efficiency and ensure optimal performance of manufacturing equipment. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Back up all programs, hook up laptop to PLC to assure proper operation
• Assist maintenance techs to resolve problems when needed
• Perform maintenance duties as needed
• Perform modifications on machines including fabricating new parts as needed
• Communicate with corporate controls engineer to resolve problems
• Analyze functions of older or failing parts/software to determine proper solution
• Advise and train maintenance employees
• Quality - Ensures quality by continually watching for any abnormality and reporting it timely
• Safety - follows company procedures and uses material and equipment per manufacturers' directions

What you'll bring?

• Employee must have A.A.S. degree or higher in electronics engineering or related field or a combination of education and experience.
• Additionally, he/she must possess good problem-solving skills, basic math skills, along with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Engineering concepts and applications
• Strong knowledge of Siemens industrial automation programs S7 TIA portal (Required)
• Working harmoniously with co-workers while exhibiting a "can-do" attitude is critical to success.
• Hands-on expertise in Troubleshooting equipment and systems
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Relevant certifications or prior experience with non-woven fabric production processes is a plus
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed

Benefits Overview

AVGOL offers a very competitive benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k match
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, paid birthday

Work Environment

Work area is a manufacturing environment which is not climate-controlled year-round with noise levels ranging from moderate to loud requiring hearing protection.

Salary Range:

90,000 - 110,000 a year

At AVGOL, we are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination of any kind. AVGOL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.