PLC Automation Engineer – Onsite in Charlotte

ZP Group

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 110,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Piper Companies seeks an Automation Engineer (PLC) for a permanent onsite role in Charlotte, NC. You will design, implement, and commission control systems for data center, pharmaceutical, and life sciences projects.

Responsibilities include creating electrical schematics and panel layouts, wiring diagrams with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN, and configuring Allen-Bradley PLCs. Travel ~30% for site visits and commissioning.

Qualifications

2-5 years in industrial automation or electrical design engineering.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN for electrical design.
Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms and Rockwell components.
Knowledge of electrical panel design and field wiring.
Willingness to travel ~30% for customer sites and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Design and develop automation and control system solutions for complex engineering projects.
Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and controls documentation using AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN.
Configure, troubleshoot, and support Allen-Bradley PLC systems and Rockwell Automation hardware.
Lead design activities on major programs while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders.
Improve engineering efficiency by developing automated design workflows and driving continuous process improvements.