Controls Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Controls Engineer in Mebane, North Carolina to support the Production and Automation teams. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree and 5 years of relevant experience in controls engineering.

This role includes updating and maintaining PLC programs, working on automation projects, and developing engineering solutions. You will be part of a collaborative team culture that values diversity and offers opportunities for personal career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Rockwell Software and familiarity with Siemens software is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Update, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs and HMI.
• Work with teams to implement automation projects.
• Verify equipment compliance before production starts.
• Develop solutions to eliminate process failures.
• Provide hands-on electrical troubleshooting and repairs.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Electrical schematics

Allen-Bradley software

Yaskawa robots

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in relevant field

Tools

Rockwell Software (RSLogix, RSLinx, FactoryTalkView)

Digital oscilloscopes

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization specializing in automation and control systems, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team. As a Controls Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting the Production and Automation teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Mebane, North Carolina

Pay Range: $58 Hourly

What's the Job?

• Update, troubleshoot, and maintain plant and assembly cell PLC programs, HMI, and Yaskawa robot programming.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement automation projects and improve assembly cell efficiency or throughput.
• Verify new or rebuilt equipment to ensure compliance with client requirements before production starts.
• Develop engineering solutions to eliminate repetitive equipment or process failures.
• Provide hands‑on support for electrical troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and process improvements.

What's Needed?

• Minimum of an Associate's degree with 5 years of relevant experience in controls engineering.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley software, PLC programming, and troubleshooting Yaskawa/Motoman robots.
• Experience with electrical schematics, digital oscilloscopes, and power/control circuits up to 480 VAC.
• Strong knowledge of Rockwell Software (RSLogix, RSLinx, FactoryTalkView) and familiarity with Siemens software is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative manufacturing environment.
• Engagement in meaningful automation projects that impact production efficiency.
• Support for personal career development and continuous learning.
• Collaborative team culture that values diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive pay rate aligned with experience and expertise.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.