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Daniels Health

Senior Controls Engineer

Durham, NC · Hybrid

$125K - $141K/yr

Design, develop, program, and maintain PLCbased control systems for advanced medical waste ... a controls or automation engineering role * Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with ...

Daniels Health

Senior Controls Engineer

Durham, NC · Remote

$125K - $141K/yr

Design, develop, program, and maintain PLC‑based control systems for advanced medical waste ... a controls or automation engineering role * Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with ...

Actalent

Controls Engineer

Burlington, NC

$90K - $110K/yr

Controls Engineer The Controls Engineer will lead the design, programming, integration ... This individual will provide advanced technical support to plant and maintenance personnel and act ...

Barry Wehmiller Group

Controls Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$81K - $105K/yr

... and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry ... Controls Engineer Who You'll Work With You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a ...

Paper Converting Machine

Controls Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$81K - $105K/yr

... and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry ... Controls Engineer Who You'll Work With You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a ...

Actalent

Controls Engineer

Holly Springs, NC

$39.42 - $50/hr

Entry-Level Traveling Controls Engineer Overview: Seeking a Controls Engineer with 1+ year of ... Exposure to advanced automation and control technologies * Strong internal growth and long-term ...

Barry Wehmiller Group

Controls Engineer

Raleigh, NC

$81K - $105K/yr

... and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry ... When you join Design Group as a Controls Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you ...

Paper Converting Machine

Controls Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$81K - $105K/yr

... and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry ... When you join Design Group as a Controls Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you ...

Entek

Controls Engineer

Wake Forest, NC · On-site

$71K - $92K/yr

Controls Engineer designs, develops, and starts up industrial control systems used for controlling ... Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced algebra, trigonometry. Ability to work with ...

Barry-Wehmiller Companies

Controls Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$81K - $105K/yr

... and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry ... When you join Design Group as a Controls Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you ...

ADDiTEC

R&D Controls Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Implement PID and advanced control strategies (feedforward, adaptive gain scheduling). * Architect ... Bachelor's or Master's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or ...

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Senior Controls Engineer

Daniels Health

Durham, NC • Hybrid

$125K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

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6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Daniels Health is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our growing US engineering team and help design, build, and optimize the next generation of automated medical waste processing systems. This is a handson, highimpact role where you will work at the intersection of PLC control systems, robotics, and machine vision in safetycritical, highthroughput industrial environments. If you enjoy complex automation challenges and want your work to have meaningful impact across healthcare safety and environmental outcomes, this role offers both technical depth and scale.
 
Daniels Health is a global leader in healthcare waste management and infection prevention, partnering with hospitals and health systems across the United States and internationally.
 
We are experiencing strong and sustained growth, driven by expanding healthcare demand and continued investment in automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. This is a hybrid role. Travel will be required throughout the USA and Canada and some other overseas locations. Travel to Taylor, Michigan will be required for Induction training. 
What You Will Do:
  • Design, develop, program, and maintain PLCbased control systems for advanced medical waste processing equipment,
  • Integrate, program, and commission industrial robots for material handling, sorting, and automated processing
  • Design, implement, and optimize machine vision systems for detection, classification, inspection, and process verification
  • Train, tune, and validate vision models to ensure accuracy, robustness, and regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics, and software engineering teams to deliver fully integrated automation solutions
  • Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and rootcause analysis across controls, robotics, and vision systems
  • Prepare and review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control drawings for new equipment and system upgrades
  • Develop system documentation including functional specifications, control narratives, operator manuals, maintenance documentation, and validation protocols
  • Ensure all control system designs comply with applicable US medical waste, environmental, and machine safety regulations
  • Work closely with suppliers, system integrators, and external service providers to deliver projects on time and to specification
  • Drive continuous improvement in automation performance, reliability, safety, and sustainability
About You:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in a controls or automation engineering role
  • Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with platforms such as AllenBradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Automation
  • Direct Handson industrial robotics experience including programming, commissioning, and safety integration (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Hyundai, or similar)
  • Strong machine vision experience using Cognex, Keyence, OpenCV, or comparable systems
  • Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA
  • Experience with motion control, servo systems, and safetyrated automation components
  • Ability to read and create electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
  • Experience working in regulated or safetycritical environments such as medical, pharmaceutical, or waste processing is highly desirable
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problemsolving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across crossfunctional teams
  • Ability to work independently and manage projects with multiple stakeholders and vendors
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Why Join Daniels?
  • Work on largescale, complex industrial automation systems with realworld impact
  • Be part of a rapidly growing organization investing heavily in robotics, machine vision, and advanced controls
  • High autonomy with strong engineering influence and endtoend system ownership
  • Career growth aligned with a scaling US and global business
  • Purposedriven work in a highly regulated, safetycritical environment
$125,375 - $141,079 a year
"The pay range for this position is $125,375to $141,079 salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor. 
 
At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities."
Check out what our engineering teams do!
 
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