Controls Engineer
Electrical Engineering
Allen-Bradley
AutoCAD
Automation
Cad Software
Control Systems
Design
Design Engineering
Electrical Design
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
HMI
Hmi/scada
Industrial Automation
Industrial Networking
Programmable Logic Controller
Rockwell Automation
SCADA
Siemens Automation
Siemens Plcs
Solidworks Electrical
WinCC
Job Description
This onsite role in Arden, NC designs, programs, commissions, and supports industrial control systems for manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and qualify industrial control panels to UL 508A, UL 698A, NEC, and customer requirements.
- Create and maintain panel layouts, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials using SolidWorks, DraftSight, EPLAN, ERP or similar tools.
- Specify and select components including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor starters, safety relays, I/O devices, and industrial networking equipment.
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs on Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500, and ET200 platforms via TIA Portal.
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs on Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix platforms (Studio 5000 / RSLogix).
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs on Emerson PACSystems and related process automation platforms.
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs on ABB AC500 and distributed control technologies.
- Promote safety, continuous improvement, and LEAN problem solving practices.
- Develop HMI and SCADA applications using Siemens WinCC and Rockwell FactoryTalk View.
- Develop HMI and SCADA applications using Emerson Operator Interface Solutions and ABB Automation Builder visualization tools.
- Implement process control strategies including PID loops, sequencing, interlocks, alarming, and safety functions.
- Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Profibus, and OPC UA.
- Integrate PLCs with SCADA systems, MES systems, and third party automation equipment.
- Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
- Lead startup and commissioning activities at customer facilities.
- Troubleshoot electrical and automation systems during installation and production startup.
- Validate system performance against customer specifications and design requirements; develop test procedures and commissioning documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience may be considered.
- 3+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
- Hands-on programming and troubleshooting across multiple PLC platforms.
- HMI and SCADA development experience.
- CAD experience with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
- Strong troubleshooting of electrical and automation systems.
- Knowledge of electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures.
Technologies
- SolidWorks
- DraftSight
- EPLAN
- ERP
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Siemens S7-1200
- Siemens S7-1500
- Siemens ET200 (TIA Portal)
- Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
- Allen-Bradley CompactLogix
- Allen-Bradley MicroLogix
- Studio 5000
- RSLogix
- Emerson PACSystems
- ABB AC500
- Siemens WinCC
- Rockwell FactoryTalk View
- Emerson Operator Interface Solutions
- ABB Automation Builder
- Ethernet/IP
- Profinet
- Modbus TCP/IP
- Modbus RTU
- Profibus
- OPC UA
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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