Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA Automation Lead (Onsite)

Actalent; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

96 Hours PTO

Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, integration, and reliability of automated manufacturing systems in Burlington, NC. You will provide advanced technical support to plant and maintenance teams and act as the facilities' controls and automation SME.

Responsibilities include PLC/SCADA programming, hardware/software integration, supplier coordination, and ongoing improvements to reduce downtime and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 3 years of maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and program automation solutions using PLC and SCADA technologies.
• Configure, support, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Lead hardware and software integration for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Source, specify, and implement instrumentation and controls with suppliers.
• Support production equipment while balancing safety, quality, service and profitability.
• Maintain CAD files, drawings, schematics, and controls documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI

Automation systems

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, integration, and reliability of automated manufacturing systems in Burlington, NC. You will provide advanced technical support to plant and maintenance teams and act as the facilities' controls and automation SME.

Responsibilities include PLC/SCADA programming, hardware/software integration, supplier coordination, and ongoing improvements to reduce downtime and optimize performance.