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Controls Engineer

Technical Source
Carolina, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Technical Source?

Technical Source is looking for an Automation Engineer to join our Automation & PLC Services client. In this role, you’ll help design, configure, and support PLC-based control systems that power critical operations for our customers.

This is your opportunity to grow your expertise in PLC, HMI, SCADA, and IIoT/Industry 4.0 technologies while working on meaningful projects that drive efficiency, safety, and innovation.

What You’ll Do:

  • Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs for both OEM skids and custom process equipment
  • Configure SCADA solutions, local historians, and integrations with 3rd-party systems (e.g., DeltaV, OSI PI)
  • Develop functional requirements and detailed design documentation for automation projects
  • Support FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities at customer sites
  • Assist with aftermarket support including updates to control strategies, small-scale expansions, and process optimization
  • Migrate existing PLC programming to Emerson Rx3i and modify GE iFIX databases/graphics as needed
  • Review vendor design packages and work with contractors on panel/equipment installations
  • Perform loop checks, final testing, and startup support alongside plant personnel
  • Travel within NC, SC, and VA (approx. 25%)

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2 years of experience with PLC/HMI configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems, control panel installations, and industrial networking
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and customer teams
  • Willingness to travel regionally to support customer projects


Take the next step in your engineering career and join a team that values precision, problem-solving, and innovation.

Salary : $100,000 - $140,000

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