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Vulcan Elements

Controls Engineer

Research Triangle Park, NCmidAdded today

About this role

Vulcan Elements seeks a Controls Engineer to lead industrial automation systems for a major rare-earth magnet manufacturing facility expansion in North Carolina. You will manage PLC programming, robotics integration, SCADA connectivity, and equipment commissioning across a 1 million square foot facility, with ownership spanning design through sustained operations and frequent travel to OEM factory acceptance tests.

What you'll do

  • Execute hands-on PLC programming, debugging, and commissioning for Siemens and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell systems
  • Design and integrate robotics, conveyors, motion control systems, servos, and VFDs for production operations
  • Configure SCADA/MES connectivity, tag mapping, alarming, and data acquisition to site platforms
  • Review vendor electrical schematics and control architectures; participate in Factory and Site Acceptance Tests
  • Troubleshoot complex automation issues involving networks, hardware, and control logic
  • Provide sustaining technical support and serve as escalation point for production automation problems

What they're looking for

  • PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell)
  • Industrial automation and control systems design
  • HMI/SCADA configuration and integration
  • Robotics and motion control (servos, VFDs, conveyors)
  • Electrical schematic review and systems architecture
  • Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and commissioning experience
  • Network communications and data acquisition
  • Troubleshooting and technical problem-solving
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Vulcan Elements

Vulcan Elements manufactures rare-earth magnets for defense and aerospace applications, with a focus on American production and advanced processing capabilities. The company is hiring materials engineers, process specialists, mechanical engineers, safety professionals, and network engineers to support manufacturing operations, facility expansion, and process optimization.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience with PLC programming in Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms—what types of equipment have you commissioned?
  • Describe a complex automation integration project you led involving robotics and motion control systems. What challenges did you face?
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