Controls Engineer

Location: Charlotte, North CarolinaJob Type: Direct HireCompensation: $95,000–$105,000 base salary, based on experience, plus quarterly and annual bonuses and a 5% 401(k) matchBenefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% company-paid medical coverage for the employee and familyWe are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer II for an established industrial manufacturer focused on engineered mechanical equipment. The company offers a hands-on, collaborative environment where engineering and manufacturing teams work closely together to deliver quality equipment. This individual will lead controls work from project planning through testing, commissioning, and final delivery, ensuring systems operate safely and meet project requirements.The ideal candidate will have experience designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems. This role requires someone who takes ownership, communicates confidently, and can coordinate with project engineers, manufacturing teams, vendors, and customers to keep projects moving forward.Key Responsibilities:Lead controls deliverables across multiple projects from initial planning through commissioning and closeoutDefine controls scope, schedules, budget requirements, and technical risks with Project EngineersReview contracts, proposals, and specifications to establish requirements, clarifications, and exclusionsDevelop control narratives and operating sequences that translate process requirements into system behaviorPrepare I/O and instrument lists, network architecture, panel layouts, electrical schematics, cable schedules, interconnection diagrams, and bills of materialSpecify PLCs, HMIs, remote I/O, VFDs, motor starters, instrumentation, safety devices, and network hardwareProgram, configure, test, and document controllers, operator interfaces, drives, and communicationsIntegrate controls with conveyors, motors, gates, safety circuits, customer systems, and third-party equipmentCoordinate technical interfaces with internal teams, panel builders, contractors, suppliers, and customersReview vendor submittals, respond to technical questions, and support scope changesCheck designs and programs for accuracy, code compliance, maintainability, and project conformance; conduct factory acceptance testingTravel to customer and fabrication sites for checkout, I/O verification, startup, commissioning, tuning, training, and troubleshootingComplete as-built drawings and operating and maintenance documentation while following safety proceduresQualifications:5+ years of hands-on experience designing, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial control systemsProficiency with PLC and HMI programmingWorking knowledge of control panels, electrical schematics, motor controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and 24 VDC circuitsFamiliarity with industrial communications, including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCPStrong field troubleshooting skills and the ability to work safely around industrial equipment and energized systems in accordance with company proceduresAbility to manage controls deliverables across multiple projects and communicate progress, risks, and technical decisionsStrong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience will be consideredMust be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorshipPreferred Experience:Experience with Rockwell Automation and Siemens PLC and HMI platformsExperience using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or comparable electrical design softwareKnowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 79, the National Electrical Code, and industrial control panel practicesExperience with SCADA, remote connectivity, and managed Ethernet networksBackground in municipal water or wastewater treatment systems and material handling equipment, including conveyors and bulk storage systemsExperience with factory acceptance testing and field commissioning of custom OEM equipmentIf you are an experienced Controls Engineer ready to take ownership of industrial control systems, solve technical challenges, and drive successful execution from design through commissioning, please respond with an updated resume.