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Controls Engineer

Entek
Wake Forest, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026

Company Description

ENTEK is a major Oregon employer and an enabler of global clean energy with headquarters in Lebanon Oregon.  We are a top producer of separators for both lithium and lead acid batteries, best in class twin screw extruders and machinery for the plastics industry, and we have a full complement of engineering services to provide our customers with excellent products and services worldwide. Our success is fueled
by consistently living our core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and innovation. ENTEK’s commitment to non-stop innovation and attention to customer service keeps our customer’s production lines humming. ENTEK is a dynamic and engaging place to work. We believe in supporting our employees, by offering paid time off, health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, 401k, and tuition reimbursement. Our teams are world-class!  Stop by our website at
www.entek.com to learn more about our company and the opportunities that
await you at ENTEK.

Job Description

Controls Engineer designs, develops, and starts up industrial control systems used for controlling equipment, and machinery.  Must have experience authoring original PLC code, and be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or equivalent; or a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced algebra, trigonometry. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, engineering equations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disabled/Veteran

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