Controls Engineer

Smiths Group; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutco-Farnam Custom Products, a Smiths Group subsidiary, is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and support automated systems in manufacturing environments.

You will work with Siemens, Emerson, ABB, and Allen-Bradley platforms; collaborate with sales, engineering, and quality teams; and lead FAT/SAT activities at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Hands-on programming and troubleshooting multiple PLC platforms.
• CAD experience, such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial control panels in accordance with UL 508A, UL698A, NEC and applicable customer standards.
• Create and maintain panel layouts, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials using Solidworks, Draftsight, EPLAN, ERP or similar software.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs utilizing Siemens S7-1200/1500, ET200, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000/RSLogix, Emerson PACSystems, ABB AC500.
• Develop HMI and SCADA applications using Siemens WinCC, Rockwell FactoryTalk View, Emerson Operator Interface Solutions, ABB Automation Builder.
• Implement process control strategies including PID loops, sequencing, interlocks, alarming, and safety functions.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Profibus, OPC UA).
• Integrate PLCs with SCADA systems, MES, and third-party automation equipment.
• Perform FAT and SAT; lead startup and commissioning at customer facilities; troubleshoot during installation and production startup.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

CAD & electrical schematic design

Electrical safety & LOTO

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

TIA Portal

Studio 5000/RSLogix

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Emerson PACSystems

ABB Automation Builder

Job description

Tutco-Farnam Custom Products is an industry-leading custom electric heating element manufacturer specializing in air heaters and flexible surface heaters. TUTCO Farnamis a Subsidiary of Smiths Group PLC (Smiths) with Headquarters in London, England.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming, commissioning, and support of industrial control systems and control panels used in manufacturing, process, and automation environments. This role will lead the implementation of PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, and industrial networking solutions utilizing Siemens, Emerson, ABB, and Allen-Bradley (et al) platforms. The engineer will work closely with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver reliable, safe, and compliant automation solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design industrial control panels in accordance with UL 508A, UL698A, NEC and applicable customer standards.
• Create and maintain panel layouts, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials using Solidworks, Draftsight, EPLAN, ERP or similar software.
• Specify and select components including:
  • PLCs
  • HMIs
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Motor starters
  • Safety relays
  • I/O devices
  • Industrial networking equipment

PLC & HMI Programming

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs utilizing:
  • Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500, ET200 platforms (TIA Portal)
  • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix (Studio 5000 / RSLogix)
  • Emerson PACSystems and process automation platforms
  • ABB AC500 and distributed control technologies
  • Promote safety, continuous improvement, and LEAN problem-solving practices.
• Develop HMI and SCADA applications using:
  • Siemens WinCC
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk View
  • Emerson Operator Interface Solutions
  • ABB Automation Builder and visualization platforms
• Implement process control strategies including PID loops, sequencing, interlocks, alarming, and safety functions.

Industrial Networking and Integration

• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including:
  • Ethernet/IP
  • Profinet
  • Modbus TCP/IP
  • Modbus RTU
  • Profibus
  • OPC UA
• Integrate PLCs with:
  • SCADA systems
  • MES systems
  • Third-party automation equipment

Testing and Commissioning

• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Lead startup and commissioning activities at customer facilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and automation systems during installation and production startup.
• Validate system performance against customer specifications and design requirements.
• Develop test procedures and commissioning documentation.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Hands-on programming and troubleshooting multiple platforms of PLCs.
• HMI/SCADA Development.
• CAD experience, such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Troubleshooting of electrical and automation systems.
• Electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

Equal Opportunity Information

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.