Senior Controls Engineer – Automation & PLC/SCADA Lead

LAPORTE L.E.I.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensatory PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

LAPORTE L.E.I. in North Carolina seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, and manage automation projects across pharma and food & beverage sectors. You’ll lead control panel design, Rockwell PLC programming, and SCADA/HMI development, while mentoring teams and ensuring UL/NEC compliance.

The role offers a competitive salary with compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on professional growth in a flexible, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years in control systems, commissioning, and project leadership.
• Proficiency with design, client coordination, and bid packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of automation projects including control panels, networks, and software (AB PLC/ PACs, FactoryTalk View ME/SE).
• Translate applications into detailed construction packages (schematics, wiring diagrams, panel drawings).
• Mentor and supervise project team members and ensure lifecycle support from design to commissioning.
• Travel 20–40% for site visits, commissioning, and project oversight.

Skills

Control systems

Project management

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

Job description

LAPORTE L.E.I. in North Carolina seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, and manage automation projects across pharma and food & beverage sectors. You’ll lead control panel design, Rockwell PLC programming, and SCADA/HMI development, while mentoring teams and ensuring UL/NEC compliance.

The role offers a competitive salary with compensatory PTO, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on professional growth in a flexible, collaborative environment.