Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Connexa Search Group is recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join a privately held, well-established equipment manufacturer headquartered just outside Camden, NC. This role is responsible for designing, programming, and integrating PLC-based control systems for advanced industrial machinery. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with automation controls and enjoy working cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, and service teams. The company is known for its custom-engineered equipment and tight-knit team environment.

This position is near a highly desirable residential area—and within commuting distance of the greater Norfolk/Chesapeake metro area.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA-based control systems

Oversee full project cycle—from design to commissioning—of custom equipment

Develop and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams

Troubleshoot and resolve field and production control issues

Collaborate with other engineers to ensure system integration and functionality

Support equipment testing, field startup, and documentation

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering preferred

3+ years of industrial controls design and programming experience

Proficiency with PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred)

Familiarity with HMI interfaces, VFDs, motion systems, and sensors

Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools is a plus

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

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