Controls Engineer
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead controls engineering scope for automation and capital projects from concept development through design, build, installation, startup, and commissioning. Design, develop, and deploy integrated automation and machine control systems using PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related controls technologies. Define control architectures, functional specifications, and integration requirements that support manufacturing and process objectives. Provide technical direction for controls work executed by contractors, system integrators, machine builders, and internal project team members. Review and approve controls deliverables such as electrical schematics, panel layouts, PLC and HMI programs, network architecture, and integration documentation. Troubleshoot complex controls, programming, networking, and system integration issues during project execution and startup. Support commissioning, startup, training, and technology transfer as systems are handed off to plant teams. Based in Charlotte with occasional travel to Hickory and Wilmington facilities.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
- Software/Controls programming experience with PLC's, HMI's (hardware/software), SCADA primarily Rockwell
- Experience with HMI and SCADA systems primarily FT View, Optix, Ignition
- Understanding of PID control implementation
- Capability to design, develop and deliver fully integrated machine and motion control, automation, and process machine systems to manufacturing
- Able to effectively leverage external machine builders and system integrators to design, develop, and deploy integrated manufacturing systems to global manufacturing facilities
- Understanding of electrical panel layout, schematic design, ladder logic programming, and system testing and troubleshooting. AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical skills
- Familiarity of logic-based programming. PLC and IEC base programming structure including ladder logic, function blocks, structured text, and sequential flowchart desirable
- Familiar with Machine Safety Design principles per ISO 13849 -1&2
- Individuals must be capable of executing project assignments, in a cross-functional team based environment
- Experience designing and implementing industrial communication technologies (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or other related technical field)
- 7+ years of relevant controls engineering experience
- Travel to support projects in Hickory, Wilmington NC facilities as needed
- Occasional travel to supplier or vendor locations may be required for equipment check-out prior to shipment
- Schedule flexibility is required and may include weekends, holidays, or extended days during installation and start-up activities
Desired Qualifications
- Familiar with Machine Safety Design principles per ISO 13849 -1&2
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