Lead Control Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Automation

M.C. Dean, Inc.

Fayetteville (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Control Engineer to design, develop, install, and maintain advanced control systems across industrial and building automation projects.

You will lead PLC/SCADA programming, integration, and testing, coordinating with engineers and field teams to ensure reliable operation and commissioning success. The role emphasizes design, debugging, and optimization of control networks, with opportunities to work on cybersecurity, power management, and complex infrastructure

Qualifications

  • Proficient in ladder logic and structured text programming.
  • Experience with PLCs/SCADA hardware and software.
  • Familiar with industrial controls, automation, and commissioning processes.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, installs, and maintains control systems for various applications.
  • Lead programming/configuration for complex automation and SCADA projects.
  • Prepare test procedures and perform QA/QC reviews of designs.
  • Coordinate with teams to develop and deploy commissioning plans.
  • Manage and support field implementation and system deployment.

Skills

Ladder logic
Structured text
PLC programming
SCADA
HMI development
Networking basics
Field experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
EPLAN
Niagara Framework
AVEVA InTouch
Ignition
Rockwell FactoryTalk View
Siemens SIMATIC

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Control Engineer to design, develop, install, and maintain advanced control systems across industrial and building automation projects.

You will lead PLC/SCADA programming, integration, and testing, coordinating with engineers and field teams to ensure reliable operation and commissioning success. The role emphasizes design, debugging, and optimization of control networks, with opportunities to work on cybersecurity, power management, and complex infrastructure

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