Controls Engineer – PLC, Robotics & Projects Lead

ABCO Automation, Inc.; Browns Summit (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABCO Automation, Inc. is seeking an experienced electrical design and project management professional to lead medium-scale automation projects in a multidisciplinary team.

You will design and implement control systems, develop documentation, and coordinate with vendors and customers to meet budgets and timelines. The role requires hands-on engineering leadership and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements control systems in-line with project budgets, schedules and customer requirements seeking assistance as required from senior electrical engineers.
• Project design and implementation include material specification and procurement, schematics, layouts, programming, setup, testing and debugging, installation and startup.
• Maintains a wide range of expertise in PLC, HMI, robotics, motion and vision systems.
• Participates in the approval of control system design and documentation with regard to meeting established quality, performance and safety requirements.
• Meets or exceeds margins by effectively planning and executing assigned project work.
• Develops applications for PLC, HMI, process, motion, vision and robotic systems as well as reviews system requirements and functional specifications.
• Work with senior engineers to identify areas to utilize design re-use to reduce design and testing time.
• Maintains positive vendor relations in order to readily receive assistance on future projects.
• Maintains positive customer relations in order to increase the probability of repeat business.
• Demonstrates technical competence in a variety of technologies.
• Utilizes all ABCO systems and procedures effectively, including Syteline, to manage work in an accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead another engineer and/or designer on medium-sized projects. Provides guidance to less experienced engineers and designers.

Job description

ABCO Automation, Inc. is seeking an experienced electrical design and project management professional to lead medium-scale automation projects in a multidisciplinary team.

You will design and implement control systems, develop documentation, and coordinate with vendors and customers to meet budgets and timelines. The role requires hands-on engineering leadership and the ability to mentor junior engineers.