Control Engineer

Cognify Global; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognify Global in North Carolina is seeking a detail-oriented Control Systems Engineer to design, program, and implement cutting-edge control systems that optimize automation processes across diverse industries.

You will program, test, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems; design control architectures; collaborate with engineering teams and clients; support on-site commissioning; and create complete project documentation and programming logic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience programming and configuring PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms with familiarity across Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Ignition.
• Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose and resolve complex automation issues.
• Knowledge of PLC controllers, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial automation projects.
• Design and develop control system architecture, including hardware and software solutions tailored to project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and clients to gather specifications and develop effective control strategies.
• Conduct on-site commissioning and start-up support to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including system drawings, user manuals, and programming logic.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues to minimize downtime and ensure system reliability.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and advancements in industrial automation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI configuration

SCADA systems

Industrial protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Ignition

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Control Systems Engineer in North Carolina. In this role, you will design, program, and implement cutting-edge control systems to optimize automation processes for a variety of industries. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to work on impactful projects, contributing to innovative solutions in the automation space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial automation projects.
• Design and develop control system architecture, including hardware and software solutions tailored to project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and clients to gather specifications and develop effective control strategies.
• Conduct on-site commissioning and start-up support to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including system drawings, user manuals, and programming logic.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues to minimize downtime and ensure system reliability.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and advancements in industrial automation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ideally 3-5 years of experience programming and configuring PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms. Allen-Bradley, Siemens & Ignition platforms desired.
• Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex automation issues.
• Knowledge of control system hardware, including PLC controllers, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and clients.