Electrical R&D Lead — PLC & Automation Innovator

AUTEC Car Wash Systems; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading car wash solutions provider in Statesville, NC is seeking an experienced R&D Lead - Electrical Engineering. In this role, you will lead electrical engineering projects, drive research and development initiatives, and ensure designs comply with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in electrical and control systems, along with proven leadership capabilities. This position offers a full-time opportunity in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership or project lead role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects, overseeing design and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technologies.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

PLC programming (Siemens, Mitsubishi, GE)

Ladder logic

HMI development

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

SAP

Job description

A leading car wash solutions provider in Statesville, NC is seeking an experienced R&D Lead - Electrical Engineering. In this role, you will lead electrical engineering projects, drive research and development initiatives, and ensure designs comply with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in electrical and control systems, along with proven leadership capabilities. This position offers a full-time opportunity in a dynamic work environment.