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Sr. Controls Engineer
Location(s)
Lincoln, Nebraska
Company
Molex
Career Field
Engineering
Job Number
193287
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Molex is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to join our Manufacturing Solutions Automation Team at our Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead the controls development, integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning of advanced automated assembly equipment supporting our Transportation Solutions division. You will take ownership of complex automation challenges from initial concept through equipment launch and production support.
Our Team
You will join an innovative, globally collaborative team that partners across automation, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and product engineering. Together, the team develops reliable automation solutions that improve equipment performance, safety, uptime, and long-term maintainability.
What You Will Do
Lead the controls design and development of advanced automated manufacturing equipment from concept through qualification
Develop controls architecture, PLC logic, HMI screens, servo and motion control solutions, machine safety systems, and supporting documentation
Identify and implement controls technologies that improve equipment performance, uptime, safety, and maintainability
Establish and advance controls standards for automated connector manufacturing equipment
Partner with global engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and automation teams to deliver robust production solutions
Serve as the controls technical lead during vendor design reviews, equipment builds, debugging, acceptance testing, installation, and startup
Troubleshoot complex machine control issues involving PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, sensors, vision systems, industrial networks, and safety circuits
Develop and maintain machine specifications, functional descriptions, electrical drawings, controls standards, and equipment acceptance criteria
Mentor controls engineers and technicians while promoting best practices in programming, documentation, equipment safety, and long-term supportability
This role requires international and domestic travel up to 20%
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial automation or machine control systems
Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, servo or motion control, industrial sensors, electrical troubleshooting, and automated equipment startup
Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, equipment specifications, and controls documentation
What Will Put You Ahead
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
Experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar PLC platforms and HMI software
Experience with robotics, vision systems, industrial networking, machine safety systems, or automated assembly equipment
Experience supporting factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, equipment qualification, process validation, or production launch activities
Experience leading technical problem-solving efforts with automation vendors and cross-functional manufacturing teams
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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