Automation Controls Engineer - PLCs, Robotics & HMI

CSP (Teijin Automotive Technologies)

Salisbury (MD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CSP (Teijin Automotive Technologies) operates a Salisbury, NC plant seeking a Controls Engineer to lead automation projects and support scalable manufacturing. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and sustaining electrical, mechanical, and software systems for automated production lines.

Candidates should have a strong background in PLC programming, robotics, vision systems, and technical leadership within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
At least five years of experience applying engineering technologies to manufacturing with emphasis on automation, programming, vision systems, and control systems.
Troubleshoot and program robotics, PLCs, and electronics with automated equipment or machinery.
Experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
Competence with PLCs, including programming.
Proficiency in Windows applications (MS Project, Word, Excel) and AutoCAD.
Demonstrated technical leadership.

Responsibilities

Recommend equipment and manufacturing method improvements for quality and efficiency.
Coordinate electrical/mechanical modifications with vendors and maintenance team.
Maintain system documentation (prints, software, backups, configurations).
Outline and maintain maintenance practices for automated systems and programs.
Design and implement software, electrical, and mechanical automated systems from concept to production launch.
Support maintenance staff with diagnosing software/electrical problems.
Support multiple PLC and electrical controlled automated systems.
Design, implement, and support all HMI hardware and software for automated systems.
Apply electrical theory to design, repair, calibrate, and modify components and machinery.
Review equipment electrical/electronic controls and recommend actions.
Assist in upgrading equipment.
Develop control-wiring schematics and maintain files.
Maintain backups of PLC and robotic programs and production data.
Create documentation for production support and data collection.
Recommend spare parts and preventative maintenance schedules.