PLC Automation Engineer - 173493

ZP Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

On-site in Charlotte with potentialhyb

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a PLC Automation Engineer to join its engineering team in Charlotte, NC. You will design industrial control systems, develop automation, and lead panel design and commissioning for data center, pharma, and life sciences projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a relevant engineering field, 2–5 years of automation experience, and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell hardware and AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN. Travel up to 30% will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 2–5 years in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell hardware.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for project needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial control systems, including electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support Allen-Bradley PLC-based control systems from design through commissioning.
• Lead design efforts on large-scale automation programs and mentor junior engineers.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve project delivery timelines.

Skills

Design and development of industrial控制

Panel design and wiring

Troubleshooting and commissioning

Project coordination/mentoring

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Allen-Bradley hardware

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a PLC Automation Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting mission-critical industrial projects across the data center, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors. This PLC Automation Engineer will play a key role in controls system design, automation development, panel design, and project execution while helping drive process improvements and engineering innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial control systems, including electrical schematics, panel layouts, and automation architectures for complex facility projects.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar design platforms to support project deliverables.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support Allen-Bradley PLC-based control systems from initial design through startup and commissioning activities.
• Lead design efforts on large-scale automation programs while coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams and mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Identify opportunities to streamline engineering workflows, automate design and submittal processes, and improve overall project quality and delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• 2-5 years of professional experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, electrical design, or related technical environments.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN, including the ability to independently generate electrical and controls drawings.
• Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation hardware, including component selection, panel design, wiring, and system integration.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% to customer locations and support project commissioning activities; exposure to automation-driven design improvements is highly preferred.

Compensation

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000 annually

Bonus: Performance-based bonus program tied to both individual contributions and overall company results.

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K.

Work Arrangement: Full-time permanent position based in Charlotte, NC. Five days onsite initially with future hybrid work eligibility based on performance and business needs.