Controls Engineer

North Coast Container; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

North Coast Container, based in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Full-Time Controls Engineer to own automation from concept to startup and ongoing improvement. This onsite, first-shift role collaborates with Engineering, Maintenance and Production to keep equipment reliable, safe and productive.

You will develop, install, commission and improve plant automation systems, including PLC programs, HMI applications, safety systems and MES data collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field is required.
• At least five years of hands-on controls engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong PLC, HMI, safety devices and automated equipment experience, especially Allen-Bradley ladder logic.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop, install, commission and improve plant automation systems.
• Create PLC programs, HMI applications, safety systems and MES data collection.
• Write, test and document maintainable ladder logic.
• Design control system architecture, panels and wiring layouts.
• Review designs with internal teams and partners; manage capital and improvement projects.
• Monitor machine data and alarms to drive reliability; provide on-site troubleshooting.
• Occasional travel to other NCC locations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Allen-Bradley ladder logic

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

OSHA compliance

Troubleshooting

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Associate degree with relevant experience

Equivalent mix of education and experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Join North Coast Container as a Full-Time Controls Engineer and take ownership of automation in a hands-on manufacturing environment in Charlotte, NC! In this onsite, first-shift role you'll take control systems from concept and design through installation, startup and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside Engineering, Maintenance and Production to keep our equipment reliable, safe and productive.

Your work will directly affect equipment uptime, production performance and how maintainable our plant systems are over the long term. You'll be trusted to own projects, solve real problems on the plant floor and help build a workplace that values integrity and safety. At North Coast Container, your contributions will be recognized and valued.

A culture of teamwork and continuous improvement is waiting for you. Our benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance and Paid Time Off. Step into a role where you can make a real impact and help shape the future of manufacturing.

North Coast Container: Who We Are

North Coast Container (NCC) is the leading independent manufacturer of steel drums in North America because of our unwavering customer focus.

Are you excited about this Controls Engineer job?

As a Controls Engineer at North Coast Container, you'll develop, install, commission and improve our plant automation systems. That includes PLC programs, HMI applications, safety systems and MES data collection. You'll write, test and document maintainable, reusable ladder logic, with a focus on Allen-Bradley platforms, and design HMI screens that are easy to use for complex machinery. When issues come up, you'll provide hands-on controls, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to restore production safely and keep downtime to a minimum.

You'll also design and specify control system architecture, including panels, instrumentation, networks and communication protocols. Panels will be built to NFPA 79, NEC and UL 508A requirements. You'll select and size components, recommend spare parts, and create and maintain schematics, panel layouts and technical documentation. Before installation, you'll review designs with internal teams and outside partners. You'll manage capital and improvement projects to scope, schedule, quality and budget, and you'll monitor machine data and alarms to drive reliability. Occasional travel to other NCC locations and occasional off-shift, on-call support may be required.

Would you be a great Controls Engineer?

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field. An associate degree with relevant experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience, will also be considered. You should have at least five years of hands-on controls engineering experience in manufacturing. That includes advanced skill in programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, safety devices and automated equipment, and especially in Allen-Bradley ladder logic. You should also have strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, real mechanical aptitude, and working knowledge of OSHA requirements and industrial electrical standards. You should be comfortable with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects are essential. So is clear communication across every level of the organization. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, CMMS, machine diagnostics or industrial ovens and NFPA 86 is a plus. Above all, a commitment to integrity, safety and customer focus will guide your work.

Your next step

If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team.