Controls Engineer - Power

James Moore & Co.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen Engineering is seeking a Controls Engineer - Power to support the development, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and startup of control systems used with our power-distribution equipment.

This role works closely with engineering, production, quality, customers, and vendors to deliver controls solutions that meet technical and project requirements and to provide technical support during testing, startup, commissioning, and field implementation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical or Controls engineering; experience may substitute.
• Five+ years of controls, automation, or electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems; Siemens experience preferred.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and control-system documentation.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and work on-site as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support control-system solutions for Goshen power-distribution equipment.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and other controllers.
• Create, modify, and interpret control schematics and related technical documentation.
• Perform electrical testing of power-distribution and control equipment; document results.
• Troubleshoot control circuits, PLC programs, HMIs, and related issues; implement corrections.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and field implementation activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and other internal teams to resolve issues.
• Review project requirements, drawings, bills of materials, and other technical info to identify controls-related needs.
• Maintain accurate engineering, testing, project, and customer documentation.
• Provide technical communication and support to customers, vendors, and internal personnel.
• Support development and improvement of controls processes, procedures, standards, and documentation.
• Support training and knowledge development of less-experienced engineers and technicians.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Customer communication

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering/Controls Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

About Goshen Engineering

Goshen Engineering provides innovative custom engineered to order solutions in industrial automation and power distribution. We are a rapidly growing manufacturing and engineering company in Eastern North Carolina.

Location: Mount Olive, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

About The Role

Goshen Engineering is seeking a Controls Engineer - Power to support the development, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and startup of control systems used with our power-distribution equipment. This role works closely with engineering, production, quality, customers, and vendors to deliver controls solutions that meet technical and project requirements and to provide technical support during testing, startup, commissioning, and field implementation.

What You'll Do

• Develop and support control-system solutions for Goshen power-distribution equipment based on customer requirements, engineering principles, approved designs, and applicable standards.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and other controllers used in power-distribution equipment and related control systems.
• Create, modify, and interpret control schematics and related technical documentation needed to build, test, troubleshoot, and support control systems.
• Perform electrical testing of power-distribution and control equipment, document test results, and identify conditions requiring correction or additional technical review.
• Troubleshoot control circuits, PLC programs, HMIs, and related electrical or equipment issues and implement or support approved corrections.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and field implementation activities, including technical troubleshooting at customer sites as assigned.
• Work with engineering, production, quality, and other internal teams to resolve technical issues, incorporate approved changes, and support successful project execution.
• Review project requirements, drawings, bills of material, and other technical information to identify controls-related requirements, changes, or potential issues.
• Maintain accurate engineering, testing, project, and customer documentation and records.
• Provide technical communication and support to customers, vendors, and internal personnel regarding controls functionality, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation.
• Support development and improvement of controls processes, procedures, standards, and technical documentation.
• Support training and knowledge development of less-experienced engineers and technical personnel as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; experience may be substituted for education.
• Five or more years of related controls, automation, electrical, or engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems; Siemens experience is strongly applicable to the role.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and control-system documentation.
• Experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and startup or commissioning of industrial equipment or power-distribution systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs, industrial control systems, electrical control circuits, power-distribution equipment, control logic, testing methods, and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical controls and testing solutions.
• Ability to learn new software, control platforms, and technical topics quickly; maintain accurate records; and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly with customers, vendors, engineers, production employees, and other internal personnel.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments while managing multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as required for project support; additional hours and weekend work may be required based on project, customer, or business needs.
• Regular on-site physical presence is required; ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds, and safely use computers, office equipment, tools, machinery, testing equipment, and measuring devices required for assigned duties.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Siemens TIA Portal experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical schematic software.
• Experience with safety control systems, SCADA/HMI systems, VFDs, servo systems, or related industrial automation technologies.

Why Goshen Engineering?

At Goshen Engineering, you'll join a growing company where your work matters. We believe in working together, supporting one another, and giving employees the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow. You'll have the chance to make a real impact while helping shape the future of our company.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for growth as the Company continues to expand

Goshen Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.