Manufacturing Controls Engineer – Automation & Projects

SEC Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SEC Group is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support a high-volume manufacturing operation in the Greater Raleigh, NC area. The role emphasizes PLC programming, troubleshooting, and leading controls projects across automation equipment.

You will design and troubleshoot PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, implement automation solutions to boost production efficiency and reliability, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations to minimize downtime and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation or related field
• 3+ years of Controls Engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and/or Siemens PLC platforms
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems
• Experience leading automation, controls, or capital equipment projects
• Ability to create and maintain electrical drawings and controls documentation

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems
• Develop automation solutions to improve production efficiency, equipment reliability, and product quality
• Integrate new automation equipment into existing manufacturing processes
• Lead controls and automation projects from planning through installation, commissioning, and startup
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, and operating procedures
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, controls, software, mechanical, and automation issues
• Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Operations to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance
• Conduct controls and automation system audits to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Manage project timelines, budgets, vendors, contractors, and other project resources
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and manufacturing standards
• Train maintenance and production personnel on controls systems and troubleshooting procedures
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Evaluate and implement new automation technologies to improve manufacturing performance

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC

Electrical drawings

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

HMI/SCADA software

Job description

SEC Group is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support a high-volume manufacturing operation in the Greater Raleigh, NC area. The role emphasizes PLC programming, troubleshooting, and leading controls projects across automation equipment.

You will design and troubleshoot PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, implement automation solutions to boost production efficiency and reliability, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations to minimize downtime and improve performance.