Plant Controls Engineer

Job Description Plant Controls Engineer
Req

Job Location:

Roxboro
Posting

Start Date:

4/20/26
Work Environment:
Onsite

Perform detailed control system design and software development for moderately complex engineering assignments, which are standalone or components of a larger project. This position applies specific knowledge of automated and process control systems to manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.

• Ensure compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations
• Develop and implement results‑oriented, value‑added engineering solutions that achieve predetermined project goals and customer requirements
• Develop project documentation defining standards, detailed reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics, and other necessary documentation required to achieve defined project goals
• Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, PLCs, AC or DC drives, position controllers, and single or multi‑loop controllers
• Integrate statistical control components into system design including basic control charting, real‑time and historical trending, remote monitoring, and data acquisition/control
• Develop, install, and debug control system programming including PC operating, PC/PLC communications, PLC HMI, and/or specialty component software
• Lead and/or guide internal or external engineering resources to ensure adherence to project goals and objectives
• Implement standard engineering and project management practices consistently throughout project and work assignments
• Maintain technical skills and knowledge by attending trade shows or clinics; investigate new equipment applications with consulting engineers and equipment vendors, and specific coursework
• Lead development and training efforts of field operation and maintenance personnel in the design features, process operation, interpretation of system information, and application of that information regarding control system functionality
• Witness testing and system site quality control
• Train plant electricians on processes
• Monitor installation quality
• Workbreakdown: 5% administrative, 95% technical
• Moderate to frequent travel during plant construction requiring a flexible schedule

• 5+ years’ experience in automation and process control systems and techniques, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
• Detailed working knowledge of networking equipment and software, routers and cabling
• Detailed working knowledge of plant PLCs and HMI software
• Detailed working knowledge of all HMI hardware and software in use including Wonderware Intouch and Active Factory
• Detailed working knowledge of AC & DC drives, coordinated drive systems and position control systems
• Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems
• Knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software, servers, fiber optic cabling and network switches
• Knowledge of statistical control techniques and programs such as SPC, SQC and SCADA systems
• Comply with minimum skills defined in the Engineering Competency Matrix

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field or equivalent