Controls Engineer

Carolina Beverage Group, LLC; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings (401(k))

Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Free Uniforms

Job summary

Carolina Beverage Group, LLC in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain electrical and electronic processes that boost productivity and safety.

You will program PLCs (Allen-Bradley or similar), configure HMI/SCADA, specify sensors and drives, support commissioning, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or seven years related experience) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with PLC programming languages (ladder logic, structured text).
• Experience configuring HMI/SCADA software.
• Working knowledge of industrial networks and protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and P&ID drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, or similar).
• Develop and configure HMI/SCADA applications to monitor and control equipment and processes.
• Specify and integrate sensors, drives, actuators, and other control hardware.
• Support the installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades.
• Maintain and improve existing control systems to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams, including training when needed.
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Plans repair to faulty equipment or systems and obtain or provide recommendations for updates.
• Recommend new policies or procedures as necessary.
• Plan for execution of engineering schedules
• Create process specification and design standards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting

P&ID drawings

Team collaboration

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA software

Job description

The Controls Engineer designs, implements, and maintains electrical and electronic processes in order to increase productivity and efficiency throughout the plant.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, or similar).
• Develop and configure HMI/SCADA applications to monitor and control equipment and processes.
• Specify and integrate sensors, drives, actuators, and other control hardware.
• Support the installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades.
• Maintain and improve existing control systems to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams, including training when needed.
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Plans repair to faulty equipment or systems and obtain or provide recommendations for updates.
• Recommend new policies or procedures as necessary.
• Plan for execution of engineering schedules
• Create process specification and design standards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You Need to Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree; or seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with PLC programming languages (ladder logic, structured text).
• Experience configuring HMI/SCADA software.
• Working knowledge of industrial networks and protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and P&ID drawings.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

What’s In It For You?

At Carolina Beverage Group, we believe in supporting the well-being of our team members both inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future beginning after your first paycheck.
• Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free Uniforms

At Carolina Beverage Group, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and teamwork. We’re committed to providing you with the resources and support to grow your career, all while fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and employee empowerment.