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

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. 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