Controls Engineer

Spherion Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Asheville is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to manage programming, installation, and performance evaluation of production systems in Asheville, North Carolina. You will develop and optimize systems for manufacturing while verifying compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, extensive experience with project management, and proficiency in PLC programming. Compensation ranges from $110K-$135K, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering, Master's degree preferred.
• 8 years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• 5 years experience with project management.
• 5 years experience in automotive product development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) required.
• Proficient in PLC programming and usage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop integrated systems for various testing and manufacturing.
• Develop and optimize code for PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Select, calibrate, and install sensors and production hardware.
• Integrate and calibrate multi-axis industrial robots for specific tasks.
• Verify test setups meet industry standards and quality requirements.
• Work closely with engineering departments to fix issues.

Skills

Ladder Logic programming

Statistical data analysis

Creating intuitive user interfaces

Reading electrical schematics

Configuring Variable Frequency Drives

Robot-specific programming languages

Cognex or Keyence camera programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Studio 5000

TIA Portal

Minitab

FactoryTalk View

Job description

The Controls Engineer is responsible for programming, installing, and managing the sensors, machines, and data acquisition systems used to evaluate product performance, safety, and reliability. As a Controls Engineer, you will be the nervous system of the production facility. You are responsible for designing, programming, and troubleshooting production machines and systems.

Compensation: $110K-$135K, with benefits

Responsibilities

• Design and develop integrated systems for various testing, and manufacturing environments.
• Develop and optimize code for PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces), and SCADA systems.
• Select, calibrate, program, and install sensors , machines and other production hardware as needed.
• Integrate and calibrate multi-axis industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Kuka) for tasks like spot welding, sealing, and material handling.
• Verify that test setups meet industry standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.) and internal quality requirements.
• Work closely with other engineering departments to fix issues, and complete assigned projects.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Mastery of Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text. You must be able to write and debug code in environments like Studio 5000 (Allen-Bradley) or TIA Portal (Siemens).
• Experience in statistical data analysis software (e.g. Minitab) would be a plus.
• Creating intuitive interfaces for operators to monitor machine health and clear faults (e.g., FactoryTalk View, Ignition).
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Configuring and tuning VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and Servo Motors for precise positioning.
• Proficiency in robot-specific languages (like FANUC’s TP/KAREL or ABB’s RAPID) and experience with vision-guided robotics (VGR).
• Advanced programming of Cognex or Keyence cameras for high-speed inspection, 3D mapping, or VIN reading.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering, Master's degree preferred.
• 8 years of experience or equivalent education and experience
• 5 years experience with project management.
• 5 years experience in automotive product development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) required.
• Proficient in PLC programming and usage.

If you are a qualified engineer looking for your next career move do not hesitate, apply today.