Controls Engineer

Engtal; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on engineering work

Exposure to the full project lifecycle

Stable environment with long-term technical growth

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in North Carolina is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and deploy control systems for automated equipment. The role involves PLC programming, system integration, and hands-on troubleshooting in manufacturing environments. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in industrial controls, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel. This full-time position offers opportunities for technical growth and real-world applications.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial controls or automation.
• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot industrial PLC systems.
• Integrate controls with automated machinery, sensors, and peripheral equipment.
• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Diagnose and resolve control system hardware and software issues.
• Create and maintain wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

System integration

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Strong communication skills

Job description

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, and deployment of control systems for custom automated equipment in industrial manufacturing environments. This role is hands-on and involves PLC programming, system integration, and on-site commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot industrial PLC systems
• Integrate controls with automated machinery, sensors, and peripheral equipment
• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning
• Diagnose and resolve control system hardware and software issues
• Create and maintain wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams
• Provide remote and on-site technical support as needed

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial controls or automation
• Hands‑on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Strong communication skills and customer‑facing capability
• Comfortable working in manufacturing and field environments
• Willingness to travel 1–2 weeks per month
• Onsite role based in Hickory, NC

What We Offer

• Hands‑on engineering work with real‑world applications
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle
• Stable environment with long‑term technical growth

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing