Lead Controls Engineer – Automation & Mentoring

Linamar Corporation; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vis

Career advancement

Sustainability program

Community outreach

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead and mentor Automation Technicians, troubleshoot and develop control systems for manufacturing processes, and ensure compliance with standards. The role focuses on Siemens and AB PLCs, SCADA, and robotics integration in a plant environment.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years in industrial controls, strong PLC/SCADA knowledge, and experience with Python and C++ for programming tasks, along with collaboration across maintenance and

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in industrial control systems in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and single loop controllers, plus experience with Siemens/AB PLCs, GE Fanuc, and related systems.
• Knowledge of PLC/DCS configuration, design and development and machine control standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial automation systems (Siemens, AB PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, vision/barcode systems, Fanuc robots).
• Modify and test manufacturing methods and equipment; coordinate with vendors.
• Develop control systems by studying requirements, designing, testing, and implementing projects.
• Troubleshoot network/communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, DevicNet).
• Coordinate automation changes for new products; mentor maintenance staff.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and production teams; train technicians.

Skills

Python

C++

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

AB PLC

GE Fanuc

CompactLogix

Mitsubishi

Job description

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead and mentor Automation Technicians, troubleshoot and develop control systems for manufacturing processes, and ensure compliance with standards. The role focuses on Siemens and AB PLCs, SCADA, and robotics integration in a plant environment.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years in industrial controls, strong PLC/SCADA knowledge, and experience with Python and C++ for programming tasks, along with collaboration across maintenance and