Controls Engineer

Vulcanelements

Research Triangle Park, NC, United States
On-site
Building management systems (bms)
Industrial networks (ethernet/ip, profinet, modbus tcp)
Scada systems and data visualization
Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future, serving critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive

Job Summary

  • Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future, serving critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive.
  • The Controls Engineer will lead the development and integration of BMS systems, controls networks, SCADA architecture, data acquisition, and coordination with automation and equipment controls teams.
  • As the facility transitions from construction to full production, this role has the potential to evolve into a long-term system owner or site controls authority.

Matching Summary

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future, serving critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP)
  • SCADA systems and data visualization
  • PLC and equipment controls integration
  • Controls documentation development

Nice-to-have

  • Cybersecurity for industrial control systems
  • Capital project planning and budgeting
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Reliability engineering and system ownership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or industrial systems integration
  • Proficiency with controls design tools (AutoCAD Electrical) and SCADA/HMI development environments
  • Ability to read and interpret control narratives, network diagrams, P&IDs, and electrical schematics
  • Must be a U.S. Person

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person

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