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Controls Engineer III

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Overview

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Controls Engineer III.

Type: Contract
Job Title: Controls Engineer III
Location: Wilmington, NC

Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Wilmington, NC
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Description

Scope of Position:

  • Work with team members to manage, modify, and develop computer systems used in the manufacturing of optical fiber
  • Participate in or lead projects to meet plant objectives, reduce costs, and support capacity expansion

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Provide production support and troubleshooting for 24/7 manufacturing operations
  • Collaborate with production associates, technicians, and engineers to ensure reliable equipment operation via control systems and interfaces
  • Support process and product optimization efforts
  • Train engineers and/or production associates on new processes, equipment, or control systems
  • Participate in capital projects
  • Provide occasional after-hours, on-call support

Requirements

Required Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in a technical role or relevant experience

Required Skills:

  • Proficiency in computer and PLC programming such as VB, .NET, C, or real-time systems

Desired Skills:

  • Experience integrating computer systems into manufacturing to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Familiarity with MS Windows, iFIX, EthernetIP I/O, Microsoft Office
  • Experience with real-time control systems and motion systems ( but not required)
  • Experience with SCADA and Twincat platforms
  • Background in production support within manufacturing environments
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot low-voltage electrical circuits

Additional Information:

  • No third party resumes will be accepted
  • Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted
  • CTG will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws
  • All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third-party vendors)
  • CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
  • CTG is an E-Verify Company

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to Nicole.Shaw@ctg.com.

Controls Engineer III

Wilmington, NC
Full time

Published on 07/08/2025

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