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Controls Engineer Mid-level

DPP

Job Location:

Kernersville, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 50000 - 250000

Posted: 8 September 2026 (10 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 6 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DPP is seeking a Controls Engineer for a career opportunity in North Carolina.

What you will be doing:

Design develop and implement control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process system requirements
Develop schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software
Develop Sequence of Operation document detailing control strategies for the process under control. Lead design reviews with customer for review and approval of design documents
Work at customer site to perform the system checkout and start-up of the integrated control system
Develop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customer
Working on automation and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries including both manufacturing production lines and data center building automation
Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians
Will act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50K to $250K. This includes but is not limited to:
- Develop and execute implementation plans for the project
- Assign work to meet overall project deadlines
- Ensure that all project team members clearly understand the scope of responsibilities
- Develop schedules for client and customer requirements
- Evaluate progress on project and details changes
- Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
- Responsible for development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope

What you will need:

BS in Engineering Required (Electrical Engineering is preferred).
3-10 years of experience in the areas below:
- An in-depth understanding of control systems components logic programming experience with instrumentation and controls design SCADA (ie. Rockwell Inductive Automation AVEVA Wonderware) and PLC systems (i.e. Allen Bradley Siemens) required. Experience with DeltaV AutoCAD Fanuc Keyence/Cognex Vision Systems are also desired
- Strong inter-personnel skills. Ability to communicate and work with team members subcontractors and clients
- Ability to travel up to 30%

Physical demands of the position:

Seeing color perception hearing clear speech dexterity in hands driving lifting climbing and ability to mount and dismount equipment pushing and pulling.

Working environment:

Standard office environment on-site office environment and diverse industrial environments frequent PC usage facsimile/copy machines phones.

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and Permanent US Residents (Green card holders) are encouraged to apply.

Interested Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Justinat to learn more about this direct hire position (#26-00609).

DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

Required Experience:

Manager

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