Controls Engineer

southern recruiting solutions, inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Automation / Controls Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role involves designing and implementing PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for various control systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in manufacturing settings like chemical or pharmaceutical plants.

The expected salary for this position ranges from $110K to $130K, and regional candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing process with strong PLC and field instrumentation knowledge.
• Experience in a chemical, foods, pharmaceutical or similar manufacturing plant is mandatory.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems.
• Lead small electrical/controls projects, upgrading obsolete controls to modern technology.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections.

Skills

PLC programming

Field instrumentation knowledge

Ladder logic programming

Education

BSEE or applicable major

Tools

Allen Bradley

Job description

Responsibilities

• The Automation / Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems and equipment.
• Install software updates with the latest versions.
• Participate on project teams in the development of control/instrumentation system specifications and support factory acceptance testing of new equipment systems.
• Lead the development and execution of small projects that are electrical/controls in nature. Upgrading of obsolete controls to modern technology.
• Perform system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing.
• Reload and reboot PLC to restore faulted equipment after power outages.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
• $110K-$130K. Regional candidates preferred.

Requirements

• The Automation Controls Engineer will have a BSEE (or applicable major).
• 5+ years of experience from a manufacturing process with strong PLC and field instrumentation knowledge.
• Programming and ladder logic of PLC’s. Allen Bradley is desired.
• Experience in a chemical, foods, pharmaceutical or similar manufacturing plant is mandatory.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.