Automation & Controls Lead – Multi-Site Projects

Armacell

Mebane (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including medical,

401(k) and life insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Training and development resources

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Armacell is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support multi-site capital projects, electrical controls design, and industrial automation initiatives. You will lead automation upgrades, design control architectures, manage vendor integration, and support commissioning across manufacturing sites.

Preferred candidates have 7+ years in manufacturing, strong Rockwell Automation experience, and the ability to travel 20–30% of the time.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology and 7+ years in manufacturing.
Strong ability to read, develop, and maintain electrical schematics and documentation.
Proven experience troubleshooting complex automation and electrical systems.
Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms and related software.
Willingness to travel 20–30% to North American sites.

Responsibilities

Design, program, and integrate PLC and HMI systems (Rockwell platforms).
Support migrations from legacy Rockwell systems to Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
Develop electrical requirements, control architectures, equipment layouts, and automation standards.
Maintain and update electrical documentation and version control.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, drives, and instrumentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote standardization and modernization.