Controls Engineer

DSJ Global; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, and control systems within a North Carolina manufacturing facility. You will lead automation projects, support new equipment installations, and collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to improve production performance.

The role requires strong problem-solving, reading electrical schematics, and willingness to travel up to 70% across NC sites; experience with HMI/SCADA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of HMI, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial networking.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% across North Carolina sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and modify PLC, HMI, and control systems
• Troubleshoot automation and equipment issues to minimize downtime
• Support new equipment installations and process improvement projects
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and system standards
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Electrical drawings & schematics

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing environment experience

HMI/SCADA/VFDs

Industrial networking

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

We're hiring a Controls Engineer to support automation, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role will focus on designing, programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing control systems to improve production performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and modify PLC, HMI, and control systems
• Troubleshoot automation and equipment issues to minimize downtime
• Support new equipment installations and process improvement projects
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and system standards
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Knowledge of HMI, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial networking is a plus
• Ability to travel 70% to multiple manufacturing sites across North Carolina

Why Apply

• Lead impactful automation and process improvement projects
• High visibility role with cross-functional collaboration
• Opportunity to work on advanced manufacturing technologies
• Strong potential for technical and professional growth