Junior Controls Engineer

Contec - Industrial Automation Solutions; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K program

Employee shareholder program

Flexible working hours

Work from home 1 day/week

PTO 15-20 days + holidays

Job summary

Contec is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer to join its Manufacturing Control team in Greensboro, NC. You will handle PLC programming and visualization, from FDS through FAT/SAT, in close collaboration with the project coordinator and clients.

You will contribute to commissioning, documentation, and aftercare, with a focus on automation projects across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• First work experience in automation engineering is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Willingness to travel for project work and on-site collaboration.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Knowledge of at least one automation technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop a function design specification (FDS) from URD and select optimal solution.
• Develop PLC programming and HMIs per FDS, client standards or Contec standards.
• Ensure PLC data exchange with MOM/MES departments.
• Prepare and conduct FAT simulations with clients (onsite or remote).
• Commission and start-up on site; fine-tune delivered work.
• Compile required project documentation (FDS, manuals, etc.).
• Provide aftercare support as required by the project.
• Liaise with project team and clients to complete the project.

Skills

English fluency

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree Industrial Automation / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Schneider

EcoStruxure Control Expert

Operator Terminal Expert

Job description

We probably don't need to tell you that automation is the future. At Contec, we make it our mission to make industrial processes future-proof. We are in full growth and therefore constantly looking for new colleagues. Are you ready to build the factory of the future with us?

For our Manufacturing Control team, which is mainly occupied with PLC programming and visualization, we are currently looking for a Junior Controls Engineer with a passion for automation.

Projects from start to finish, this is how we do it!

At Contec we realize projects from A to Z. As a Controls Engineer you are not only responsible for the technical aspect: communication with the customer and the start-up of a wide range of projects are also part of your duties.

• Develop a function design specification (FDS) in which you analyze the client's assignment (URD) and find the most optimal solution to meeting these requirements;
• Develop the PLC programming and visualization (HMI interfaces) as per your approved FDS. This could be by the clients standard or Contec own standards;
• Ensure the connection and data exchange of the PLCs with parent systems in collaboration with our MOM / MES department;
• Preparation and internal office simulation with clients (FAT). Clients are invited to our office or remotely to participate;
• Commissioning and start-up on site to test your work in reality (SAT) and fine-tune it;
• Compiling the required documentation needed to meet project milestones. FDS, Operator/training manuals, etc;
• Provide aftercare support as required by the project;
• Liaising with the project team and clients to complete the project as required.

You always do all this in close collaboration with your project coordinator and your team.

Passion for automation? If so, it’s you we’re looking for!

• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or Electromechanics (or you have equivalent work experience);
• A first work experience in automation engineering is a plus;
• You have a valid driver’s license;
• You speak and write English fluently;
• Can work both autonomously and as part of a team;
• You take a proactive and logical approach to problem-solving;
• Willingness and ability to travel for project work. You enjoy working in different industrial environments and collaborating with customers on-site;
• Proficient in MS Office;
• Knowledge of at least one of the following automation technologies is required;
• Knowledge of the following is beneficial but not required;
• Schneider; EcoStruxure Control Expert and Operator Terminal Expert,…

Why Contec?

Be a part of the Contec group

With our 10 international offices, the Contec Group has about 270 motivated specialists who would love to welcome you to their team. We have a flat organizational structure resulting in an open and transparent atmosphere. Furthermore, our employees can participate in Contec's shareholder plan and are given the chance to work on international projects within a variety of sectors.

Guidance on the job

• A good balance of young talent and experienced colleagues ensures that you will receive appropriate guidance throughout your Contec career;
• A training package for further development both personally and professionally.

Work-life balance

• Flexible hours with options to start between 7:00am & 09:30am and stop between 3:30pm & 6:00pm;
• Possibility to work from home (1 day/week);
• 15-20 days of PTO (depending on your position), 9 company holidays + up to 12 days of additional time off using accrued glide time.

A salary package with the following additional benefits

• 401K program;
• Company shareholder program.

Contec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.