PLC Automation Engineer — Industrial Controls & Projects

Zachary Piper Solutions

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Sick leave

401K

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a PLC Automation Engineer to join our engineering team in Charlotte, NC. You will design and implement controls systems for mission-critical facilities and participate in panel design, documentation, and startup activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls/Automation engineering and 2–5 years of experience, with hands-on experience using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell hardware. Travel about 30% is expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation engineering or related discipline
2–5 years of industrial automation or controls engineering experience
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN; ability to generate electrical drawings
Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell hardware, panel design, wiring and system integration
Ability to travel ~30% to customer sites for commissioning

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
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