Controls and Automation Engineer

Controls and Automation Engineer at ICIMS - Lutron Electronics Company, Inc Controls and Automation Engineer at ICIMS - Lutron Electronics Company, Inc in Ashland, Virginia Posted in 8 days ago.

Job Description:

Lutron Electronics Company, Inc Controls and Automation Engineer US-VA-Ashland Job ID:

2026-4973

Type:

Regular Full-Time # of

Openings:

1

Category:

Engineering Lutron - Virginia Manufacturing Facility Overview As a Controls & Automation Engineer based at Lutron's Virginia Manufacturing Facility, you will play a critical role in expanding our in-house capabilities to meet increasing customer demand. From day one, you will take ownership of high-impact projects focused on the design and continuous improvement of manufacturing across the shades production process. You'll evaluate current tooling, software, and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities that enhance safety, quality, and delivery performance, while also designing new tools from the ground up to support process improvements and new product integration. This role is ideal for a hands-on software-driven engineer with the versatility to integrate electrical and mechanical elements as needed. Your work will directly strengthen our manufacturing capability and help maintain Lutron's position as the global leader in smart lighting and shading systems. Responsibilities As a Controls and Automation Engineer, you will be focused on advancing the manufacturing process by: Understanding and becoming an expert on the current systems used and how they interact with the products, tooling, production software, and quality systems. Innovating, developing, and utilizing new manufacturing techniques, software, and equipment capable of solving complex problems Engaging and collaborating with new product design teams to develop manufacturing tools and methods to meet the unique needs of the new product launches. Training production engineers and personnel on proper utilization, troubleshooting, and maintenance of new processes and tools to assure their proper care and usage in the production environment. Interacting with a variety of technologies and software, including but not limited to Distributed Cloud Services, Desktop and Web applications, software development tools (C/C++/C#/.NET, SQL, Python, Atlassian Tools, PLC Programing), instrumentation and measurement devices (such as signal generators and meters). Collaborating with peers across the globe to align processes between facilities and establishing the best practices Analyzing, debugging, and optimizing the performance of current manufacturing systems and processes to improve reliability, efficiency, and quality. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned 3+ years of hands-on experience in a related field Electrical and/or software development experience for tooling is preferred Fabrication knowledge and experience is preferred Experience with implementation of automation in manufacturing environment is preferred 3D CAD Modeling, Computer Vision or equivalent experience is a plus Ability to travel up to 10% internationally Lutron Electronics' position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com. __________________________________________________________________ Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action - Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics #LEC1 Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI283621029