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Controls Engineer

  • Controls Engineer job type Posted on: Oct 17, 2026
  • Controls Engineer experience level AUTEC
  • Controls Engineer employment type Statesville, North Carolina
  • Controls Engineer employment type Onsite
  • Controls Engineer salary Full-time
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Job Title :

Controls Engineer

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Statesville North Carolina United States

Remote :

No

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Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controls Engineer to join our engineering team at AUTEC Car Wash Systems. This role is responsible for the design, development, and support of control systems that power our automated car wash equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in PLC programming, control system design, and industrial automation, with the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.

Responsibilities 

  • Design, program, and test control systems using PLCs, relays, timers, and other industrial automation components.
  • Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including schematics, layout drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), product manuals, and technical bulletins.
  • Develop test procedures and tools to validate product performance and ensure reliability.
  • Support production and field technicians by troubleshooting control system issues.
  • Collaborate with software engineers on PLC logic and HMI development.
  • Research and implement cost-effective, innovative control solutions to enhance product performance.
  • Create and deliver technical training materials for internal teams and customers.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NEC, UL 508A, OSHA, NFPA).
  • Occasionally travel (<10%) to customer sites for equipment installation, troubleshooting, or training.

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering preferred; Associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
  • Technical Skills: Hands-on experience in PLC programming (Siemens, Mitsubishi, GE) and ladder logic; proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or SOLIDWORKS Electrical, and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with SAP, NEC/NFPA standards, and UL 508A requirements; experience with VFDs, servo systems, motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and wire harness design.
  • Other Skills: Strong troubleshooting ability, organizational skills, and effective communication.

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Frequently required to stand, sit, reach with arms, talk, and hear.
  • Occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role

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Posted:

Oct 17, 2026

Reference Number:

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Employment:

Full-time

City:

Statesville

Job Origin:

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Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controls Engineer to join our engineering team at AUTEC Car Wash Systems. This role is responsible for the design, development, and support of control systems that power our automated car wash equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in PLC programming, control system design, and industrial automation, with the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.

Responsibilities 

  • Design, program, and test control systems using PLCs, relays, timers, and other industrial automation components.
  • Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including schematics, layout drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), product manuals, and technical bulletins.
  • Develop test procedures and tools to validate product performance and ensure reliability.
  • Support production and field technicians by troubleshooting control system issues.
  • Collaborate with software engineers on PLC logic and HMI development.
  • Research and implement cost-effective, innovative control solutions to enhance product performance.
  • Create and deliver technical training materials for internal teams and customers.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NEC, UL 508A, OSHA, NFPA).
  • Occasionally travel (<10%) to customer sites for equipment installation, troubleshooting, or training.

Qualifications

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering preferred; Associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
  • Technical Skills: Hands-on experience in PLC programming (Siemens, Mitsubishi, GE) and ladder logic; proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or SOLIDWORKS Electrical, and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with SAP, NEC/NFPA standards, and UL 508A requirements; experience with VFDs, servo systems, motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and wire harness design.
  • Other Skills: Strong troubleshooting ability, organizational skills, and effective communication.

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Frequently required to stand, sit, reach with arms, talk, and hear.
  • Occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role

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