Controls System Engineer

Jobtailor; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Hendersonville, North Carolina, seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and support advanced automation systems in a high-speed manufacturing environment. You will ensure reliable machine control and optimize system performance to meet production goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering, at least 8 years of PLC programming experience (Rockwell or Siemens), proficiency with HMIs, motion control, and industrial networks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years minimum experience with PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Experience with HMIs, motion control, and industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex automation and control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support advanced automation systems in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Ensure reliable machine control and optimize system performance
• Integrate cutting‑edge automation technologies to support production goals
• Support commissioning, startup, and validation of new automation equipment
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, and industrial networks

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Automation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Eng

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support advanced automation systems in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Ensure reliable machine control and optimize system performance
• Integrate cutting‑edge automation technologies to support production goals
• Support commissioning, startup, and validation of new automation equipment
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, and industrial networks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
• 8 years minimum experience with PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent)
• Experience with HMIs, motion control, and industrial communication protocols
• Ability to troubleshoot complex automation and control systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills