Corporate Controls Engineer

Jobtailor; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Statesville, NC seeks a Controls Engineer to develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs, integrate equipment, and support project engineers. The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical schematics work and VFD control with Allen-Bradley PLCs.

Travel up to 30% (possible international), on-call remote support, and cross-functional teamwork. Lean manufacturing experience and Ignition platform proficiency are key; strong communication and problem-solving skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred; experience may substitute.
• 3–5 years of experience in Controls Engineering in manufacturing (rubber, chemical or plastics preferred).
• Proven experience with Ignition platforms for data analysis, reporting, and alarm configurations.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience (480V and below).
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs; structured text; Ethernet IP/Remote IO; basic IT networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs on various platforms.
• Integrate production equipment into various supported operations systems.
• Program and control VFDs via PLC controls and/or locally as needed.
• Develop electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Develop, build and troubleshoot panels.
• Support locations remotely on an on-call basis.
• Assist with management of projects to support Project Engineers.
• Travel up to 30%; may include international travel.
• Perform other project tasks as assigned by Management.

Skills

PLC Programming

Electrical Troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Data Analysis

Alarm Configuration

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Team-Building

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ignition

Allen Bradley PLCs

Ethernet IP/Remote IO

Basic IT Networking

MS Office

Job description

• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs on various platforms.
• Integrate production equipment into various supported operations systems.
• Program and control VFD's via PLC controls and/or locally as needed.
• Develop electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Develop, build and troubleshoot panels.
• Support locations remotely on an on-call basis.
• Assist with the management of projects to support the Project Engineers, as needed.
• Travel may be required to fulfill duties, up to 30%; may include international travel.
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in Controls Engineering required.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in manufacturing, (rubber, chemical and/or plastics industry preferred).
• Proven experience with Ignition application platforms for data analysis, reporting, and alarm configurations.
• Demonstrated electrical troubleshooting abilities (480V and below)
• Familiarity with: Allen Bradley PLC's.
• Structured text; Ethernet IP/Remote IO and Basic IT Networking troubleshooting.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer/systems skills - MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Demonstrated self-starter and works well with minimal on-location direction.
• Ability to work alone or with others depending on the task but always willing to work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cooperation, collaboration, and team-building skills.
• Solid organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage a broad range of responsibilities.
• High degree of concentration, attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.
• Ability to interact well with all personality types in a leadership role.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in PLC Programming, Electrical Troubleshooting, and Project Management within manufacturing environments, particularly in the rubber, chemical, and plastics industries. Proficient in using Ignition application platforms for data analysis and reporting, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PLC Programming
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Ignition Application Platforms
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• PLC Programming
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• VFD Control
• Mechanical Schematics Development
• Panel Building and Troubleshooting
• Structured Text Programming
• Ethernet IP/Remote IO
• Basic IT Networking
• Data Analysis
• Alarm Configuration

Soft Skills

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team-Building
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Controls Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Rubber Industry
• Chemical Industry
• Plastics Industry
• Lean Manufacturing

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Ignition Application Platforms
• Allen Bradley PLCs