Controls Engineer: PLC Automation & Industrial Systems

AUTEC; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AUTEC Car Wash Systems is looking for a highly motivated Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design, develop, and support control systems powering our automated car wash equipment, working across teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include PLC programming, documentation, testing, and training, with travel <10% to customer sites as needed. Strong PLC, ladder logic, and CAD skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, or automation engineering preferred; associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience (Siemens, Mitsubishi, GE) and ladder logic; CAD tools handling.
• Familiarity with SAP, NEC/NFPA, and UL 508A requirements; knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and wire harness design.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and test control systems using PLCs, relays, timers, and other industrial automation components.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, layout drawings, BOMs, manuals, and bulletins.
• Develop test procedures and tools to validate product performance and reliability.
• Support production and field technicians by troubleshooting control system issues.
• Collaborate with software engineers on PLC logic and HMI development.
• Research and implement cost-effective, innovative control solutions to enhance product performance.
• Create and deliver technical training materials for internal teams and customers.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, UL 508A, OSHA, NFPA.
• Occasionally travel (<10%) to customer sites for installation, troubleshooting, or training.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering

Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

Microsoft Office

Job description

AUTEC Car Wash Systems is looking for a highly motivated Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design, develop, and support control systems powering our automated car wash equipment, working across teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include PLC programming, documentation, testing, and training, with travel <10% to customer sites as needed. Strong PLC, ladder logic, and CAD skills are essential.