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Sr. Control Engineer
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What they do
An Automation Engineer develops and implements testing strategies and toolsets with the goal of increasing process automation. Establishes appropriate measures to validate and report on software quality. Designs and implements test automation to improve system reliability and stability. Designs and supports frameworks for test infrastructure. Provides automation expertise and mentoring.
$118,402 / year median in North Carolina
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Sr. Control Engineer
DP Professionals
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Kernersville, North Carolina
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PERMANENT
Updated 09/08/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
DPP is seeking a Sr. Control Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in the Engineering and Industrial Automation industry.
Position Summary:
Will travel throughout North Carolina to visit clients and shadow current employee.
This role is onsite in Kernersville, NC.
Responsibilities:
- Develop control logic software and user interface applications.
- Will assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation.
- Work on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as semiconductors, pulp and paper, food and beverage, etc.
- Work well with others and self-directed with only general supervision.
- Works in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocols/requirements.
- Understands piping and instrument diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, one-line drawings, loop sheets, databases and vendor manuals. Interpret and utilize appropriate ISA standards and practices.
- Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians
- General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, and using a computer
- Data Center work is prominent.
Education requirements:
Bachelor's degree of Science in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Controls Engineering is preferred.
An Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.
Experience requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 25 to job sites
Must know Rockwell software and hardware.
Experience of 5-10 years in areas below is preferred:
An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming and their applications
Experience with PLC programming of Allen Bradley PLCs (Rockwell 5, 500, 5000, Device Net, Point I/O, additional experience in GE or other PLC platforms is a plus)
Experience with VFD programming (Preferably Allen-Bradley or ABB VFDs)
Experience with Ignition or GE Cimplicity SCADA systems (Python and SQL scripting experience is a plus)
Experience with the development of sequence of operations, functional acceptance, and operational acceptance documentation
Experience with PID loop tuning (Open and Closed Loops)
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance