Controls Engineer

Adalta; North Carolina; On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Diverse project exposure

Career growth

Tech investment

Job summary

Adalta in the Greater Charlotte area seeks a Controls Engineer to join a highly automated manufacturing facility. The role covers programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems and supporting ControlLogix-driven processes.

You will work on automating production, improving equipment performance, and leading capital improvement projects across the site. A Bachelor’s in a related field is required, with strong PLC and HMI/SCADA skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and ControlLogix platforms.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems.
• Support ControlLogix-based manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and improve HMI and SCADA applications.
• Lead and support automation, controls, and process improvement projects.
• Assist with equipment integration and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive manufacturing performance.
• Support capital projects from concept through implementation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Industrial control systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs

ControlLogix

HMI/SCADA

Job description

North Carolina (Greater Charlotte Area) Up to $110,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Benefits + Relocation Assistance

A global manufacturing organization is seeking a Controls Engineer to join its engineering team at a highly automated production facility in the Greater Charlotte area.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of automation and controls initiatives, supporting both day-to-day manufacturing operations and long-term capital improvement projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing production processes, improving equipment performance, and driving automation improvements across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems
• Support ControlLogix-based manufacturing processes
• Maintain and improve HMI and SCADA applications
• Lead and support automation, controls, and process improvement projects
• Assist with equipment integration and startup activities
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive manufacturing performance
• Support capital projects from concept through implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and ControlLogix platforms
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and control drawings
• Experience supporting industrial control systems, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and instrumentation
• Knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems
• Experience diagnosing and resolving equipment and production issues to minimize downtime
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems including 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC applications
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and production processes
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting abilities

What's Offered

• Base salary up to $110,000
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Relocation assistance available
• Exposure to diverse automation and manufacturing projects
• Long-term career growth with a stable global organization
• Significant investment in technology, automation, and operational excellence