Senior Controls Engineer - FAT/SAT & Commissioning (Travel)

Insight Global

North Carolina

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Insight Global in North Carolina is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer (FAT/SAT & Commissioning) for a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing client.

This engineer will own the automation acceptance process across a major facility expansion, serving as the bridge between OEMs, system integrators, and automation vendors. The ideal candidate can write and troubleshoot PLC code while driving FAT/SAT execution, equipment acceptance, and multi-vendor integration, with travel required.

Qualifications

Experience with FAT and SAT procedures.
Ability to read schematics and PLC code.
Travel up to 50% domestically.
Cross-vendor system integration experience.

Responsibilities

Lead automation acceptance, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities for a large manufacturing expansion.
Develop standardized FAT/SAT protocols and manage program-wide punch lists.
Review OEM controls architectures, schematics, PLC code, and HMI designs.
Program, modify, troubleshoot, and commission Siemens and Rockwell PLCs.
Coordinate integration of robotics, conveyors, AGVs, vision systems, servos, and material handling equipment.
Validate controls, safety interlocks, alarms, networking, and system functionality.
Partner with OEMs, Tier 2 vendors, and system integrators to ensure successful deployment.
Support MES/SCADA connectivity and automation system performance.
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex controls and commissioning issues