Early Career Control Systems Engineer

Job title: Early Career Control Systems Engineer

About the Role Join WD's Early Career program as a Control Systems Engineer focused on designing, developing, and maintaining automation for manufacturing processes. You will troubleshoot and optimize PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, lead root-cause analyses, and support new equipment installation, commissioning, and validation to improve machine performance and OEE.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems and automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, drives, and instrumentation issues.
• Optimize machine performance, reliability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for equipment failures.
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Develop and update electrical drawings, control logic documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to ensure operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Master's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Mitsubishi, Omron).
• Knowledge of industrial networks, instrumentation, and electrical systems (preferred).
• Foundational knowledge in instrumentation principles, control theory, and process automation.
• Familiarity with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), SCADA systems, and DCS architecture.
• Understanding of sensor technologies (pressure, temperature, flow, displacement, vision systems).
• Exposure to data acquisition systems and signal conditioning.
• Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB) preferred.
• Understanding of SPC and Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of industrial networks, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron).
• Familiarity with SCADA and DCS architecture.
• Sensor technologies and data acquisition.
• Six Sigma / SPC expertise is a plus.