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Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies

Controls Engineer

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies, Mills River, North Carolina, United States

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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

Seniority level:

Associate

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Manufacturing

Industries:

Manufacturing

Location: Mills River, NC

Shift: Day Shift

Direct Hire

Job poster: Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies

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