.PurposeThrough focus in Controls and Automation Engineering, support ongoing production activities, participate in the improvement of existing processes and development of new technologies.Essential obligations and responsibilitiesDocument, define, measure and improve existing manufacturing processes using Industry accepted Automation and Controls Engineering Techniques (PLCs, database management, etc.)Document, define, measure and improve existing software validation processes using Industry accepted Automation and Controls Engineering Techniques (Unit Testing, Integration Testing, SQA, etc.)Ensure that the use and application of manufacturing processes, techniques, and tools are optimal in terms of quality and productivity.Research, define, develop, and implement new state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, methods, and technologies.Integrate and automate existing manufacturing systems and processes.Implement and champion continuous process improvement methodologies and techniques.Understand process capability metrics and work with process engineers to improve the performance of the operation overall, from an Equipment/Controls/Automation perspective.Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ validations as needed because of Equipment and SW modifications and/or implementations.Mechanical/electrical equipment and software installation, qualification, validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.Improve equipment capacity, uptime efficiency, and reliability.Develop and conduct process and equipment training courses and produce associated course material.Analyze, specify, and implement cost-effective equipment that improves operational performance and output.Cost performance, equipment cost justification, breakeven points analysis.Manufacturing process database management when needed (troubleshooting).Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.Ensure the effective fulfillment of objectives and deadlines assigned to the group.Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to Management team and/or Human Resources.Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.Participate actively in design process for optical engineering applications for computer vision/processing projects.Perform other duties as assigned.Coach and mentor junior engineers, supervisors, technicians, leads, and line personnel on process issues.Desirable education, skills, and/or experienceUndergraduate degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, or any applicable Engineering discipline.5-7 years relevant experience in Controls/Automation Engineering, or related field, is required.Strong PC Software programming experience in C++, C#, SQL Server, Visual Basic in a manufacturing environment