Senior Controls Engineer
Haemonetics · Clinton, PA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $78k–$133k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Haemonetics (medical devices) in Clinton, PA. In this role, you will directly impact product quality, operational efficiency, and new product launches in a highly automated, regulated environment.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, OEE, Root cause
- Base pay
- $78k–$133k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 21 other live controls postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- About 5% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $90k–$133k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 77%
- PLC 73%
- ✓ Lean 27%
- ✓ Root cause 27%
- Team leadership 27%
- ✓ Six Sigma 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, 5S, OEE, New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Haemonetics
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- 2
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Haemonetics in Clinton
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Job Summary
Haemonetics is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer based out of its Center of Excellence located in Clinton, PA (Pittsburgh). In this role, you will directly impact product quality, operational efficiency, and new product launches in a highly automated, regulated environment. You will apply advanced technical problem-solving to complex manufacturing challenges involving inspection and vision systems.
Primary
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead medium to large-scale manufacturing projects, managing scope, timelines, and budgets while partnering cross-functionally.
- ◆Ensure production processes and product designs deliver consistent, high-quality output at optimal cost.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, OEE, and assembly methods, ensuring measurable and sustained results.
- ◆Develop and implement automation changes to manufacturing processes; support new equipment introductions and drive design-for-manufacturability.
- ◆Conduct and lead root cause analysis efforts for manufacturing issues.
- ◆Serve as an escalation path for troubleshooting and repair of industrial automation equipment.
- ◆Maintain a strong, hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor, partnering closely with operators and maintenance to drive performance and reliability.
- ◆Lead projects on Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and Cost Improvement Projects, 5S, Kaizen events.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's Degree required. Electrical Engineering preferred.
- ✓5+ years of professional experience in a Controls-related position. Master's and internship experience may be considered.
- ✓Demonstrated experience in process improvement, scrap reduction, and COGS reduction. High-volume manufacturing preferred.
- ✓Working knowledge of machine design and troubleshooting (electrical and mechanical).
- ✓Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean methods, preferred.
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The pay range for this role is
$78,400.00-$133,400.00/Annual
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for more detailed information related to the compensation and benefits related to this job posting. If you believe you may be entitled to such information by law, you may contact 1-781-348-7777, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET or email AskHR@Haemonetics.com .
We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further — Haemonetics is your employer of choice.
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