Senior Controls Engineer

Seeking an experienced Senior Staff Engineer – Controls to join a leading advanced manufacturing and technology organisation in North Carolina
. This is a senior-level technical engineering role responsible for leading controls and automation engineering activities across major manufacturing and capital projects. The position will provide technical leadership across controls architecture, PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking, machine automation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing facilities.

• Lead controls engineering activities for major automation, manufacturing technology, and capital projects from initial concept and design through installation, commissioning, startup, and production handover
• Develop, review, and implement industrial controls architectures for automated manufacturing equipment, production systems, and machine-level applications
• Design and program PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control systems supporting complex manufacturing operations
• Provide technical leadership for controls integration across equipment, machines, production lines, and plant systems
• Support and oversee the integration of automation equipment from OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, contractors, and technology suppliers
• Develop and review electrical and controls designs, control narratives, functional specifications, network architectures, I/O documentation, and technical engineering packages
• Support controls system commissioning, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, startup, troubleshooting, and production ramp-up
• Troubleshoot complex controls, automation, electrical, networking, and machine performance issues and develop sustainable corrective solutions
• Support the development and implementation of industrial networking and communication systems including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, and related technologies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on machine performance, production efficiency, reliability, quality, safety, and overall equipment effectiveness
• Provide technical input into automation standards, controls architecture, equipment specifications, engineering practices, and lifecycle management strategies
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, IT/OT, Quality, Safety, and external engineering partners
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and other technical personnel supporting controls and automation projects
• Support multiple manufacturing facilities and provide technical expertise for complex automation and controls challenges

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related engineering environment
• Strong experience with industrial PLC-based control systems and automation technologies
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC platforms
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems and industrial control system integration
• Strong understanding of industrial networking and controls communication protocols
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment, production lines, machinery, or industrial automation systems
• Ability to lead complex controls engineering projects from concept through commissioning and production handover
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities across controls, electrical, automation, and manufacturing systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, maintenance, and…