Automation & Controls Engineer — PLC/SCADA Specialist (Travel)

Americhem; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Americhem is seeking a hands-on Controls & Electrical Engineer to design, program, and commission industrial automation systems across manufacturing facilities. You will focus on PLC programming, electrical controls, and integration of new equipment to improve reliability and efficiency.

The role requires collaboration with operations, maintenance, and vendors, leading projects from concept through startup and ensuring safety and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Chemical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent experience
• 3–8 years of engineering experience within manufacturing environments
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems
• Experience supporting plant operations, manufacturing systems, or process automation
• Prior project engineering or project leadership experience preferred
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking, and electrical controls design strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and implement industrial control systems for manufacturing equipment and processes
• Develop and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs utilizing platforms such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve controls-related issues impacting plant operations and equipment performance
• Lead automation improvement initiatives focused on increasing reliability, reducing downtime, and improving production efficiency
• Support integration of new equipment into existing plant control systems
• Develop electrical schematics, control narratives, and technical system documentation
• Support standardization of controls architecture and automation systems across manufacturing facilities
• Lead engineering projects from concept through commissioning and startup
• Define project scope, technical requirements, budgets, and project schedules
• Coordinate activities with vendors, contractors, operations teams, and maintenance personnel
• Manage installation, startup, and validation activities for new equipment and automation systems
• Track project progress and communicate updates to engineering and plant leadership
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget
• Support plant operations with troubleshooting of manufacturing process and equipment issues
• Analyze equipment and process performance to identify opportunities for improvement
• Assist with implementation of process optimization initiatives and new technologies
• Collaborate with plant leadership on operational initiatives and continuous improvement activities

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical controls design

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix 500/5000

Studio 5000

RSView32

FactoryTalk View

RSNetworx

Job description

Americhem is seeking a hands-on Controls & Electrical Engineer to design, program, and commission industrial automation systems across manufacturing facilities. You will focus on PLC programming, electrical controls, and integration of new equipment to improve reliability and efficiency.

The role requires collaboration with operations, maintenance, and vendors, leading projects from concept through startup and ensuring safety and on-time delivery.