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Senior Controls Engineer
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A Manufacturing Automation Engineer designs, programs and improves automated machinery and processes within a manufacturing environment. Are responsible for the design specifications, documentation and troubleshooting of the equipment. Often work within vehicle manufacturing and food processing plants, where robots or machines are used to perform specific functions.
$97,994 / year median in North Carolina
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Candidates should reside within approximately two hours of Statesville, NC. Lead Complex Automation Projects. Work with the Latest Technologies. Join a Certified Great Place to Work®. If you're an experienced Controls Engineer looking for more technical ownership, diverse manufacturing projects, and the opportunity to help shape automation solutions across multiple industries, we'd like to meet you. As our Controls & Automation team continues to grow throughout the Carolinas, we're seeking a Senior Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges, mentoring engineers, and leading projects from concept through commissioning. This hybrid position offers flexibility with a mix of remote work, time in our Statesville, NC office, and travel to customer facilities throughout the U.S. Why Senior Engineers Choose ATS Certified Great Place to Work® Hybrid work environment with flexibility Lead technically challenging automation projects from design through startup Work across a variety of manufacturing industries—not repetitive production support Collaborate with a highly skilled team of automation professionals Opportunity to expand expertise across multiple PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, and vision platforms Significant technical leadership with opportunities to mentor junior engineers What You'll Do As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll serve as the technical leader on automation projects, partnering directly with customers and internal teams to deliver high-quality control system solutions. You'll have the opportunity to: Lead complex controls and automation projects from concept/design, through commissioning and support Design and develop PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial automation solutions Program, troubleshoot, test, and commission manufacturing control systems Develop control hardware designs and electrical panel layouts Integrate robotics and machine vision systems Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams Ensure project quality, technical excellence, and on-time delivery Collaborate closely with customers to solve challenging manufacturing automation problems We're looking for engineers who bring strong experience in industrial automation, particularly: Siemens PLC/HMI platforms Rockwell / Allen-Bradley Schneider Electric GE and other major PLC platforms SCADA systems Industrial networking Robotics integration Machine vision systems Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical is a plus. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who: Thrives in technically challenging manufacturing environments Can independently lead projects and make sound engineering decisions Enjoys mentoring other engineers and sharing technical expertise Has extensive experience implementing PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions Understands industrial safety standards including