Electrical Engineer, Lead

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation seeks a Controls Engineer to develop electrical and automation solutions for complex equipment. You will be involved across the life cycle from design to testing, installation, and documentation, based in Gastonia, NC.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with PLCs, LabVIEW, C++, and CAD tools. Travel to CWST sites globally will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar or complementary role.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering judgement to resolve technical challenges.
• Programming experience including PLCs, Industrial Automation software, LabVIEW, C++.
• Electrical wiring layouts/diagrams using CAD tools (SolidWorks Electrical desirable).
• Knowledge of communication protocols (Ethernet, Profibus, EtherCAT).
• Experience in manufacturing processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical, controls, and automation solutions for CWST equipment.
• Collaborate with design on mechanical aspects and ensure robust electrical/hardware integration.
• Provide technical support during deployment of equipment worldwide.
• Travel to CWST sites for installation and ongoing project needs.

Skills

PLC programming

LabVIEW

C++

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

CAD tools

Job description

Controls Engineer

We are looking for a Controls Engineer that will grow to become an expert in our control systems and equipment.

This role will be intimately involved in the design and programming of a variety of electrical/PLC/SCADA/robotic control systems. This involvement will be through the whole software/systems life cycle, from design through coding, testing, installation, configuration, and documentation.

Location: Gastonia, NC

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

Responsible for developing electrical, controls, and automation solutions for equipment built in CWST Engineering (Gastonia, NC).

As an integrator, this position will be heavily engaged in the mechanical design and so will need a high degree of competency with mechanical response, trouble‑shooting, feedback, etc.

Providing technical support for that equipment as it is deployed in CWST facilities around the world.

Travel to various CWST sites globally for equipment installation as well as success in this position will require a strong understanding of the electrical and mechanical aspects of the machines to provide the appropriate designs in electrical hardware/machine automation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar field. Experience with electrical systems and components (circuit breakers, relays, switches, transmitters, power supplies, etc.).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar or complimentary role.
• Demonstrated ability to apply sound engineering judgement to resolve technical challenges.
• Programming experience is desirable – including PLCs, Industrial Automation software, LabVIEW, C++, etc.
• Electrical wiring layouts/schematics/diagrams using CAD tools (Solidworks Electrical desirable).
• Communication protocols (Ethernet, Profibus, EtherCAT).
• Experience in manufacturing processes is desirable.

Preferred

• Experience with Siemens and Beckhoff platforms is desired.
• We are also interested in junior engineers with some of the above requirements. Please note the salary range would change for a junior engineer.

This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

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