Senior Controls Engineer

Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Salisbury, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Salisbury, NC facility. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in leading controls and automation projects in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in PLC, DCS, SCADA systems, strong hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms, and a passion for optimizing plant performance and safety through automation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, programming, and commissioning of PLC/DCS/SCADA systems for chemical plant operations.

Work extensively with Rockwell Automation platforms, including Allen-Bradley, PlantPAx, and Ignition systems.

Develop and modify control system documentation, including AutoCAD drawings for control panels, wiring diagrams, and system layouts.

Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve existing automation systems to maximize efficiency, reliability, and safety.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including process engineers, maintenance, and operations staff.

Support capital projects and expansions with controls and instrumentation expertise.

Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company standards, and best practices.

Mentor junior engineers and technicians as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum 5+ years of experience in controls and automation engineering.

Proven experience working with Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley PLCs, PlantPAx systems, and Ignition SCADA platforms.

Proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting and modifying control system layouts and schematics.

Prior experience supporting operations in a chemical manufacturing plant or heavy industrial environment.

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.