Automation Design Engineer - AutoCAD & PLC Programming

Technical Source; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Source represents a client in Charlotte, NC, seeking an Automation Engineer to join their team. The role blends controls design with hands-on programming, producing AutoCAD controls drawings for Rockwell-based systems and supporting field testing and commissioning at customer sites across the region.

You will develop and program DDC/PLC controllers, create and execute SoO documentation, maintain software repositories and revision logs, and collaborate with SCADA and field teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent training.
• 3–5 years in controls engineering, automation design, or DDC/PLC programming.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for controls drawings.
• Hands-on PLC programming with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to support customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Produce AutoCAD controls drawings per standards and project needs.
• Select standard controls on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Develop SoO documentation.
• Develop and program DDC/PLC controllers.
• Create and run functional test plans and bench testing.
• Maintain documentation, repositories, and revision logs.
• Travel to customer sites up to 30% for installation and commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms

Job description

Technical Source represents a client in Charlotte, NC, seeking an Automation Engineer to join their team. The role blends controls design with hands-on programming, producing AutoCAD controls drawings for Rockwell-based systems and supporting field testing and commissioning at customer sites across the region.

You will develop and program DDC/PLC controllers, create and execute SoO documentation, maintain software repositories and revision logs, and collaborate with SCADA and field teams to