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Sr. Control Engineer

DPP


Job Location:

Kernersville, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DPP is seeking a Sr. Control Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in the Engineering and Industrial Automation industry.

Position Summary:
  • Will travel throughout North Carolina to visit clients and shadow current employee.
  • This role is onsite in Kernersville NC.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop control logic software and user interface applications.
  • Will assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation.
  • Work on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as semiconductors pulp and paper food and beverage etc.
  • Work well with others and self-directed with only general supervision.
  • Works in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocols/requirements.
  • Understands piping and instrument diagrams wiring diagrams panel drawings one-line drawings loop sheets databases and vendor manuals. Interpret and utilize appropriate ISA standards and practices.
  • Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians
  • General administration such as paperwork copying printing faxing and using a computer
  • Data Center work is prominent.
Education requirements:
  • Bachelors degree of Science in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Controls Engineering is preferred.
  • An Associates degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.
Experience requirements:
  • Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to travel up to 25% to job sites
  • Must know Rockwell software and hardware.
  • Experience of 5-10 years in areas below is preferred:
    • An in-depth understanding of control systems components ladder logic programming SCADA programming and their applications
    • Experience with PLC programming of Allen Bradley PLCs (RockwellDevice Net Point I/O additional experience in GE or other PLC platforms is a plus)
    • Experience with VFD programming (Preferably Allen-Bradley or ABB VFDs)
    • Experience with Ignition or GE Cimplicity SCADA systems (Python and SQL scripting experience is a plus)
    • Experience with the development of sequence of operations functional acceptance and operational acceptance documentation
    • Experience with PID loop tuning (Open and Closed Loops)
    • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Interested Learn more:
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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:

Senior IC