Vulcan Elements is a manufacturer of rare-earth magnets.
<p><span data-contrast="none">Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence, and Transparency.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">As the Sr. Controls Engineer (FAT/CSV) you will lead automation acceptance and commissioning for a massive </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">1 million square foot manufacturing facility</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> expansion. You will own the automation acceptance thread across a large OEM equipment campaign - authoring standardized FAT/SAT protocols, running the program-wide punch register; writing, modifying, and troubleshooting PLC code from punch-item fixes through commissioning and a share of live controls support. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role requiring deep technical expertise in industrial automation. Domestic and international travel to OEM facilities up to ~50% during test campaigns.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">This role begins in Durham, NC and is expected to move to Benson, NC upon completion of new facility.</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead hands-on programming, debugging, and commissioning of Siemens and Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and HMIs for new and existing automation equipment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Develop, modify, and maintain PLC code structures, HMI screens, safety circuits, device mapping, and networking configurations to ensure robust and standardized automation performance across all equipment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Execute the scaling-equipment design-review campaign, converting findings into hardened, detailed technical deliverables for OEM vendors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Review vendor electrical schematics, controls architectures, and PLC/HMI logic. Own the FAT/SAT campaign: author standardized acceptance protocols, covering PLC logic conformance, HMI/alarm acceptance, interlock validation, and network/security verification. Run the program-wide punch list and coordinate witness assignments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">as-tested code, configuration baselines, punch closure evidence, and commissioning records.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Integrate with Quality’s validation system - protocols live in Quality’s framework and carry Quality’s approval; you author the automation content and align with Manufacturing Engineering’s master schedule and process acceptance criteria.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Drive the integration and commissioning of robotics, vision systems, AGVs, conveyors, and motion control systems—including servos and VFDs—to enable seamless material flow and high reliability production operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Configure and maintain communications between PLCs/HMIs and higher level systems (MES/SCADA). Develop and troubleshoot SCADA tags, transactions, alarming, and data acquisition as required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Serve as a senior-level escalation point for diagnosing complex automation issues involving networks, motion systems, instrumentation, and industrial communication protocols.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="none">Deliverables You Will Develop, Review, or Support</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">PLC code architecture, HMI screens, vision inspection programs, tag databases, MES/SCADA transaction lists, network IP lists, password inventories, and system backups. As-tested PLC code baselines, configuration backups, and acceptance evidence packages.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,