Senior Controls Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Automation

Spherion Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Asheville is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to manage programming, installation, and performance evaluation of production systems in Asheville, North Carolina. You will develop and optimize systems for manufacturing while verifying compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, extensive experience with project management, and proficiency in PLC programming. Compensation ranges from $110K-$135K, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering, Master's degree preferred.
• 8 years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• 5 years experience with project management.
• 5 years experience in automotive product development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) required.
• Proficient in PLC programming and usage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop integrated systems for various testing and manufacturing.
• Develop and optimize code for PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Select, calibrate, and install sensors and production hardware.
• Integrate and calibrate multi-axis industrial robots for specific tasks.
• Verify test setups meet industry standards and quality requirements.
• Work closely with engineering departments to fix issues.

Skills

Ladder Logic programming

Statistical data analysis

Creating intuitive user interfaces

Reading electrical schematics

Configuring Variable Frequency Drives

Robot-specific programming languages

Cognex or Keyence camera programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Studio 5000

TIA Portal

Minitab

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Spherion Asheville is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to manage programming, installation, and performance evaluation of production systems in Asheville, North Carolina. You will develop and optimize systems for manufacturing while verifying compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, extensive experience with project management, and proficiency in PLC programming. Compensation ranges from $110K-$135K, with a comprehensive benefits package.