Job Description

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, or Manufacturing preferred)
• 2+ years of experience with industrial control systems in manufacturing
• Proficient in Siemens, AB PLCs, Ladder Logic, Structured Text, SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition)
• Familiar with Python and C++ programming
• Strong understanding of machine control standards and equipment specifications
• Skilled in project management and cross-functional team collaboration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical presentations

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

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