Controls Engineer

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The Connexa Search Group is recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join a privately held, well-established equipment manufacturer headquartered just outside Camden, NC. This role is responsible for designing, programming, and integrating PLC-based control systems for advanced industrial machinery. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with automation controls and enjoy working cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, and service teams. The company is known for its custom-engineered equipment and tight-knit team environment.

This position is near a highly desirable residential area—and within commuting distance of the greater Norfolk/Chesapeake metro area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA-based control systems

• Oversee full project cycle—from design to commissioning—of custom equipment

• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams

• Troubleshoot and resolve field and production control issues

• Collaborate with other engineers to ensure system integration and functionality

• Support equipment testing, field startup, and documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering

• 3+ years of industrial controls design and programming experience

• Proficiency with PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley )

• Familiarity with HMI interfaces, VFDs, motion systems, and sensors

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools is a plus

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

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Alex Hagen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-hagen-b838592b/
Email: Alex@ConnexaSearch.com
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