Automation Controls Engineer
Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization known for its commitment to engineering excellence, operational reliability, and continuous improvement. The company invests heavily in automation technologies and empowers engineers to take ownership of projects that have a direct impact on production performance and business success. The organization offers a collaborative environment where engineering, maintenance, production, and technology teams work closely together to solve complex technical challenges. Employees benefit from a culture that values innovation, safety, technical development, and long-term career growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional seeking a highly visible role with broad responsibilities across automation, controls systems, industrial networking, and manufacturing technology.
Design, program, implement, and troubleshoot industrial control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA applications.
Maintain and optimize operational technology (OT) networks and communication systems across manufacturing operations.
Diagnose and resolve automation, networking, and machine control issues to maximize equipment uptime.
Lead commissioning activities including hardware verification, safety validation, testing, and start-up support.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot drives, motors, servo systems, and motion-control equipment.
Own plant-wide data acquisition systems and support reporting, historian, and monitoring infrastructure.
Develop dashboards and automated reporting tools to improve operational visibility and decision-making.
Partner with IT and engineering teams to support networking requirements and OT/IT integration projects.
Create and maintain electrical schematics, technical drawings, and systems documentation.
Drive equipment upgrades, retrofits, modernization projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and repair support for manufacturing equipment and control systems.
Coach and support maintenance and technical teams on complex automation and controls issues.
Ensure documentation, corrective actions, and system updates are completed in accordance with company standards.
Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety and compliance throughout plant operations.
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industrial controls experience.
Minimum five years of experience in automation, controls engineering, or industrial networking.
Strong PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience.
Experience working with major automation platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or similar systems.
Knowledge of HMI and SCADA development and support.
Understanding of industrial Ethernet networks, IP addressing, subnetting, and managed switches.
Experience with VFDs, servo drives, motors, and motion-control technologies.
Ability to troubleshoot both modern industrial networks and legacy communication systems.
Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication, organization, and technical documentation skills.
Ability to work independently while building strong cross-functional relationships.
Dedicated commitment to safety, operational reliability, and continuous improvement.
Opportunity to lead high-impact automation and controls projects within a technologically advanced manufacturing environment.
Significant ownership of plant-wide control systems, OT networks, and operational technology infrastructure.
Exposure to cutting-edge automation, data acquisition, and industrial networking technologies.
Hands-on engineering role with strong visibility and direct influence on production performance.
Collaborative culture that promotes innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement programs.
Comprehensive healthcare package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HSA, and FSA options.
Competitive retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan.
Paid time off and parental leave programs.
Employee referral incentives and additional development opportunities.
Long-term career growth with a stable and established manufacturing organization.
Job summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Location: Concord
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Delaney Sandner
Job Reference: JN-072026-7064122
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