Automation Controls Engineer - On-Site & PLC/PAC Expert

NCBioImpact; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TARGAN, Inc. is seeking an R&D Automation and Controls Engineer to design, implement, and troubleshoot automated equipment for customer facilities. This hands-on role involves conceiving, programming, debugging, and validating machinery across IEC61131-3 platforms and I/O networks.

You will integrate machine vision, safety systems, VFDs, and sensors, while collaborating with Engineers and Scientists to deliver reliable, scalable control solutions in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience with PLC/PAC technologies in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Program PLC/PAC devices using IEC61131-3 languages.
• Integrate I/O with fieldbus protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link.
• Integrate machine vision and safety systems.
• Work with VFDs and sensors in machine programs.
• Document function blocks and programs with good code practices.
• Collaborate with Engineers and Scientists in cross-functional teams.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA integration

Machine vision

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

State-machine testing

Python

C#

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

TARGAN, Inc. is seeking an R&D Automation and Controls Engineer to design, implement, and troubleshoot automated equipment for customer facilities. This hands-on role involves conceiving, programming, debugging, and validating machinery across IEC61131-3 platforms and I/O networks.

You will integrate machine vision, safety systems, VFDs, and sensors, while collaborating with Engineers and Scientists to deliver reliable, scalable control solutions in a cross-functional environment.