Controls Engineer

CES / AWS is looking for a Controls Engineer for our automotive manufacturing client in Mills River, NC

Location : Mills River, NC

Shift : Day Shift

Direct Hire

Job Overview :

The Controls Engineer has expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for themselves and others and to serve as a leader and mentor to Automation Technicians and Maintenance Technicians.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain and troubleshoot Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, barcode / vision systems, and Fanuc robotics
• Support and implement automation changes for new product launches
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical failures using schematics, meters, and HMI diagnostics
• Work with servo drives, VFDs, barcode readers, and other automation devices
• Standardize electrical components for CNCs and assembly lines
• Troubleshoot communication issues on Ethernet / IP, DeviceNet, and ProfiNet
• Design and develop control systems for production, utilities, and safety equipment
• Provide mentorship and technical support to maintenance and engineering teams
• Conduct error-proofing and support corrective actions and COPQ improvements
• Ensure compliance with government and customer standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Maintain documentation, backups, and product / process data
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and engineering change management

Qualifications :

If interested, please send your resume to leslie@canadianexecutivesearch.com

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