Automation Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA (Hybrid/Remote)

SCHAEFER SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL INC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K/matching

Great PTO package

Medical benefits

Job summary

SSI SCHAEFER is seeking an experienced Automation/Control Engineer for our Charlotte area operations. You will define interfaces for sub-systems, implement PLC/SCADA/HMI solutions, and verify safety requirements across complex automation projects.

Expect startup, commissioning, and substantial travel within the US. Ideal candidates hold a 4-year engineering degree and have hands-on PLC experience (Allen-Bradley or Siemens S7) with IEC 61131-1 languages, plus strong documentation skills and

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years with Allen-Bradley or Siemens S7 PLCs in intralogistics.
• 2+ years developing software using IEC 61131-1 languages.
• 50% national and/or international travel.
• Spanish-speaking considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and document software interfaces for all sub-systems.
• Define and monitor controls test levels for all sub-systems.
• Implement and verify software safety requirements per engineering specs.
• Design, configuration, programming, and commissioning of complex control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI).
• Startup, pre-commissioning, commissioning and PLC parametrization for Schaefer equipment.
• Create and review control system documentation (manuals, SOPs, reports).
• Collaborate with project and IT teams; participate in project meetings.
• Coordinate with customer service as needed.
• Travel up to 50% within the US; some international travel possible.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI

Documentation

Education

4-year degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens S7 PLC

IEC 61131-1 standards

Job description

SSI SCHAEFER is seeking an experienced Automation/Control Engineer for our Charlotte area operations. You will define interfaces for sub-systems, implement PLC/SCADA/HMI solutions, and verify safety requirements across complex automation projects.

Expect startup, commissioning, and substantial travel within the US. Ideal candidates hold a 4-year engineering degree and have hands-on PLC experience (Allen-Bradley or Siemens S7) with IEC 61131-1 languages, plus strong documentation skills and