Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation & PLC Expert

SEC Group

Goldsboro (NC)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Job summary

SEC Group is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support our manufacturing facilities in North Carolina. You will design, program, troubleshoot, and improve PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems while leading automation projects to boost reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a high-speed manufacturing environment, hands-on PLC programming experience with Rockwell or Siemens platforms, and a track record of applying Lean Six Sigma to cut downtime and defects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Controls/Automation engineering.
3+ years in a manufacturing Controls Engineering role.
Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms.
Knowledge of electrical design and control documentation.

Responsibilities

Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems.
Develop automation solutions to improve production efficiency and quality.
Integrate new automation equipment into existing lines.
Lead automation projects from planning through commissioning and startup.
Create electrical drawings and controls documentation.
Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and mechanical issues.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams.
Conduct system audits to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Manage project timelines, budgets, vendors, and resources.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, GMP, HACCP, FDA/USDA standards.
Train personnel on controls systems and troubleshooting procedures.
Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to drive improvements.
Evaluate new automation technologies to improve performance.