Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Automation & Startup

ENTEK Manufacturing LLC; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer in Wake Forest, North Carolina. In this role, you'll design, develop, and implement PLC and HMI control systems for automated manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in controls engineering and a strong background in troubleshooting automation systems. ENTEK offers competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, medical benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on integrity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of controls engineering experience.
• Experience designing and commissioning industrial automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC and HMI control systems.
• Lead equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Problem-solving

Controls engineering

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Ignition (Perspective or Vision)

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

A leading automation solutions provider is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer in Wake Forest, North Carolina. In this role, you'll design, develop, and implement PLC and HMI control systems for automated manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in controls engineering and a strong background in troubleshooting automation systems. ENTEK offers competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, medical benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on integrity and innovation.