Electrical Control Engineer Industrial Automation

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Control Engineer to join our team in Dallas NC. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to provide technical and engineering support for automated industrial machinery industrial electronic controls and process automation systems. If you have a strong background in PLC programming HMI/SCADA development and electrical system troubleshooting we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Design read modify and troubleshoot electrical schematics fluid power schematics (hydraulics/pneumatics) and P&ID schematics according to IEC and NFPA standards.
• Develop troubleshoot and maintain PLC programs in Siemens (SCL FBD Ladder Logic Statement List) Allen Bradley and other platforms.
• Write and modify code in C C# Java Python Visual Basic and SQL.
• Develop maintain and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA systems including Siemens WinCC Panel Builder 32 and Inductive Automation.
• Install commission repair and troubleshoot industrial machinery PLCs VFDs HMIs and communication systems.
• Upgrade and retrofit obsolete control systems creating custom modifications as needed.
• Train and mentor technicians apprentices and interns on electrical programming and fluid power systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and proper use of PPE.
• Work independently or travel to multiple sites with tools as required.
• Serve as a resource for production staff across departments and facilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Train and supervise mechatronics/controls technician apprentices.
• Occasionally mentor seasonal interns.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering Computer Science or related field; or equivalent experience/certifications.
• Experience: 10 years in industrial automation PLC programming HMI/SCADA systems and industrial control troubleshooting.
• Certifications: Siemens or Allen Bradley programming certifications preferred. State-issued electrical license a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings schematics and programming logic.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills in electrical mechanical and software systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills able to communicate clearly with teams management and cross-functional departments.

Technical Skills:

• PLCs HMIs VFDs industrial communication protocols
• Programming languages: Siemens SCL FBD Ladder Logic Statement List; Allen Bradley Structured Text; C C# Java Python Visual Basic SQL
• Fluid power systems: hydraulics and pneumatics
• SCADA platforms: Siemens WinCC Inductive Automation
• Testing and diagnostic tools: oscilloscopes thermal imagers vibration analyzers megohmmeters and data loggers

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand walk reach climb balance stoop kneel crouch and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in various environmental conditions: heat cold humidity moving machinery or elevated areas.