Senior Controls Engineer

Ember Grey; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Ember Grey in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer – Controls to lead controls and automation across major manufacturing projects. You will own architecture, PLC/HMI/SCADA, industrial networking, commissioning, and sustained improvements, partnering with Manufacturing, IT/OT, and external partners.

The role requires deep hands-on expertise, mentoring engineers, and delivering safe, reliable systems from concept through startup and production handover.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in industrial controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong PLC/HMI/SCADA experience and integration across facilities.
• Leadership for complex automation projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead controls engineering for major automation and capital projects from concept to handover.
• Design and implement PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control systems for complex operations.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate across Manufacturing, IT/OT, Maintenance.
• Develop control narratives, network architectures, and engineering packages.
• Support commissioning, FAT/SAT, startup, and production ramp-up.

Conocimientos

Controls architecture

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Industrial networking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation

Siemens PLCs / TIA Portal

Studio 5000

Descripción del empleo

Seeking an experienced Senior Staff Engineer – Controls to join a leading advanced manufacturing and technology organisation in North Carolina. This is a senior-level technical engineering role responsible for leading controls and automation engineering activities across major manufacturing and capital projects. The position will provide technical leadership across controls architecture, PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking, machine automation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering activities for major automation, manufacturing technology, and capital projects from initial concept and design through installation, commissioning, startup, and production handover
• Develop, review, and implement industrial controls architectures for automated manufacturing equipment, production systems, and machine-level applications
• Design and program PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control systems supporting complex manufacturing operations
• Provide technical leadership for controls integration across equipment, machines, production lines, and plant systems
• Support and oversee the integration of automation equipment from OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, contractors, and technology suppliers
• Develop and review electrical and controls designs, control narratives, functional specifications, network architectures, I/O documentation, and technical engineering packages
• Support controls system commissioning, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, startup, troubleshooting, and production ramp-up
• Troubleshoot complex controls, automation, electrical, networking, and machine performance issues and develop sustainable corrective solutions
• Support the development and implementation of industrial networking and communication systems including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, and related technologies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on machine performance, production efficiency, reliability, quality, safety, and overall equipment effectiveness
• Provide technical input into automation standards, controls architecture, equipment specifications, engineering practices, and lifecycle management strategies
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, IT/OT, Quality, Safety, and external engineering partners
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and other technical personnel supporting controls and automation projects
• Support multiple manufacturing facilities and provide technical expertise for complex automation and controls challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related engineering environment
• Strong experience with industrial PLC-based control systems and automation technologies
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC platforms
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems and industrial control system integration
• Strong understanding of industrial networking and controls communication protocols
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment, production lines, machinery, or industrial automation systems
• Ability to lead complex controls engineering projects from concept through commissioning and production handover
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities across controls, electrical, automation, and manufacturing systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, maintenance, and external technology partners
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and technical teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Siemens PLCs / TIA Portal in addition to Rockwell Automation
• Experience with Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, or similar platforms
• Experience with robotics, machine vision, motion control, servo systems, or automated material handling
• Experience with industrial SCADA platforms such as Ignition, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, or similar
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, and MQTT
• Experience working with OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and automation contractors
• Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and production ramp-up
• Experience with Industry 4.0, MES, IIoT, IT/OT integration, or manufacturing data systems
• Experience with functional machine safety, including GuardLogix, safety PLCs, NFPA 79, ISO 13849, or IEC 62061
• Experience leading large-scale automation or capital projects within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or eligibility is advantageous

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a leading US advanced manufacturing organisation in a key senior controls engineering position
• Technical leadership across complex automation, manufacturing technology, and capital projects
• Exposure to multiple manufacturing facilities and advanced automated production systems
• Opportunity to influence controls architecture, automation standards, manufacturing technology, and equipment reliability
• Collaborative environment working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Maintenance, IT/OT, and external technology partners
• Opportunity to mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across major automation initiatives
• Long-term career development within a major US industrial and manufacturing organisation
• Opportunity to influence manufacturing performance, automation capability, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and match
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities